Pencils didn't exist in the middle ages. They had ink, stylus, charcoal (flaky, fat, and brittle), and silverpoint.
There were many new and better drawing tools in the late 15th century, but in the early 15th century, drawing tools were quite limited.
There were many new and better drawing tools in the late 15th century, but in the early 15th century, drawing tools were quite limited.


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