The VMs was a "botanical bestiary". The one proven example is You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. 'costmary'. As per prior ninja discussions, costmary is the 'herb of the virgin'. So, this is a reference to the Virgin Mary and to Mariology of the era. The wing-like roots represent St. Michael and together these two elements present the Assumption of Mary into heaven. So perhaps the written text on this page has to do with religion and not botany.
Look at the biography of Colette of Corbie. Religious ideas were a source of strong motivation. Her biography specifically mentions a special ring received in a dream and a cross. Keep that in mind while investigating the VMs nymphs. It's another example of the "known cultural context of the early 15th century".
Look at the biography of Colette of Corbie. Religious ideas were a source of strong motivation. Her biography specifically mentions a special ring received in a dream and a cross. Keep that in mind while investigating the VMs nymphs. It's another example of the "known cultural context of the early 15th century".