That mosaic is a good example.
As for the proportions and age of the nymphs, I've often pondered over that. Many people were short in the Middle Ages, usually for nutritional reasons. Doorways and built-in beds in 17th century buildings are often too small for current statures. Overall proportions may have changed among classes that were undernourished in various ways. Even if they had enough to eat, they may not have had enough of certain nutrients (not enough variety).
I think there is a distinction between grown women and young women in the VMS. In the "cycle" style pics around the Pisces symbol, there are young girls (slender, no breasts, short hair) who appear to be evolving into shapelier women.
![[Image: CycleofLife.jpg]](https://voynichportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CycleofLife.jpg)
The horizontal barrels reminded me of coffins. If that's what they symbolize, it would be appropriate for Pisces, since one of the things it represents is the bridge between life and death.
Something I didn't mark on these is that the first baby bump might be pic #5. Girls were married off in their early teens and often pregnant by the time they were fully adolexcent.
As for the proportions and age of the nymphs, I've often pondered over that. Many people were short in the Middle Ages, usually for nutritional reasons. Doorways and built-in beds in 17th century buildings are often too small for current statures. Overall proportions may have changed among classes that were undernourished in various ways. Even if they had enough to eat, they may not have had enough of certain nutrients (not enough variety).
I think there is a distinction between grown women and young women in the VMS. In the "cycle" style pics around the Pisces symbol, there are young girls (slender, no breasts, short hair) who appear to be evolving into shapelier women.
The horizontal barrels reminded me of coffins. If that's what they symbolize, it would be appropriate for Pisces, since one of the things it represents is the bridge between life and death.
Something I didn't mark on these is that the first baby bump might be pic #5. Girls were married off in their early teens and often pregnant by the time they were fully adolexcent.