04-02-2021, 02:09 PM
We can probably also assume familiarity with 15th century written documents in general. These were not just people who learned how to write, got some parchment and started doing their thing. They emulate certain features of manuscripts and other documents that were current at the time. For example, larger ascenders at the top line.
Other common features like ruling and boxed images are missing, but of course we cannot with certainty attribute this to lack of knowledge.
Other common features like ruling and boxed images are missing, but of course we cannot with certainty attribute this to lack of knowledge.