22-06-2021, 08:58 AM
Right. But what I mean is this: no matter which actual interpretation we have, it looks as if the imagery was based on certain genres. The large plants clearly mimic the layout of Greek and Italian herbals. Q13 resembles the Balneis tradition to a degree that cannot be a coincidence. The small plants resemble images about preparing antidotes and remedies, like the Paris Nicander. Q20 resembles recipes.
All of those sources of inspiration are from the medical world. Can this really be a coincidence? I agree that an additional interpretation is required since there are a lot of peculiarities.
Following this line of reasoning, we may expect the rosettes to be based on an existing image as well. But does this exist, or was it entirely invented?
All of those sources of inspiration are from the medical world. Can this really be a coincidence? I agree that an additional interpretation is required since there are a lot of peculiarities.
Following this line of reasoning, we may expect the rosettes to be based on an existing image as well. But does this exist, or was it entirely invented?