Gemini crossed arms imagery

[Koen G]

It is clear the VM illustrator made an effort to draw the pair with crossed arms. This exact pose is relatively rare, though some examples have been found before.

If I'm not mistaken, this one is new, although unfortunately it is somewhat late (1482)
Andreas <Capellanus> / Hartlieb, Johannes: Das buoch Ouidy von der liebe zu erwerben. auch die liebe zeuerschmehen, Augsburg, 1482.01.23. [BSB-Ink A-486 - GW 1760]

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What's interesting about it is that it comes with a fairly legible text in German, perhaps explaining the precise nature of the scene? It shouldn't be too hard for one of our resident German speakers.

Also, it looks like a painted woodcut print. That would explain why it's mirrored. Either way I'd be surprised if this didn't descend from VM-era or earlier examples.

Mirrored version is included for better comparison with VM.