The Voynich Ninja

I think it's undeniably related to ÖNB Cod. 1842 and perhaps also loosely related to Sieben Regimena (the background is different some parts are thematically similar):

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If you ignore the crossbow but retain the single-jug clothed Aquarius, and as many of the others as possible (especially the clothed and preferably male/female Gemini), it is also somewhat similar to a few more going back to the 13th century or so. Here is a 13c and 15c example (the main difference being the lack of a figure for Libra):

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I don't remember seeing this one before?
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I might be wrong, is this one also new?

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(05-01-2025, 02:47 AM)Gioynich Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.I might be wrong, is this one also new?
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I don't remember this particular one, but it is very similar to one from a 1429 MS shown both
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(05-01-2025, 02:08 AM)Gioynich Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.I don't remember seeing this one before?
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Thank you Gioynich, I added ONB Cod. 3072 to the google doc linked here: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
Like a few other samples, it's from the Konstanz area. Interestingly, it adds a new pose to the collection.
The one at post #13 (LJS 445) was already included.

(05-01-2025, 02:08 AM)Gioynich Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.I don't remember seeing this one before?
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This one is very good. Probably the first Crossbowman Sagittarius I've seen that's not in the process of aiming or reloading. Just a casual stroll with the crossbow. The bull in that MS is also good. Genimi and Virgo though...

As I continue my exploration of Swiss archives, I have found another Crossbowman Sagittarius, dated to early 15th-century Switzerland, that I'm not sure has been flagged to date: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.



Some of the other zodiac signs are also good matches, especially Virgo.

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(18-07-2025, 07:21 PM)magnesium Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.As I continue my exploration of Swiss archives, I have found another Crossbowman Sagittarius, dated to early 15th-century Switzerland, that I'm not sure has been flagged to date: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.

It's already in Marco's collection: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.

Don't forget the ninja archives.

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Ack, thanks