26-02-2025, 12:13 AM
Simple face is very common, and I think I know where it comes from. Just look for pictures of the crucifixion, where you can track the evolution from Roman style Sol and Luna torch bearers to simple faces in the sun and moon flanking the cross.
The Moon with a veil or head covering clearly made of fabric is also found, especially in German sources.
However, in 15th century manuscripts I have found not a single example of a Sun as a full head. At the very best, you get something like in one of your examples where the rays of the sun are drawn to resemble wild hair all around the face. This is still nothing like the VM examples.
The Moon with a veil or head covering clearly made of fabric is also found, especially in German sources.
However, in 15th century manuscripts I have found not a single example of a Sun as a full head. At the very best, you get something like in one of your examples where the rays of the sun are drawn to resemble wild hair all around the face. This is still nothing like the VM examples.