21-11-2025, 10:25 PM
As I see it, the three-part structure is taken from the Agnus Dei illustration. The Golden Fleece is a combination / overlay that only applies to critter. It's a method similar to the mermaid interpretation.
Harley 334 and the Lauber illustrations show a generic mermaid and other fish, creatures, monsters. The VMs artist borrowed this format, then subtly introduces the "mermaid-like" Melusine of Luxembourg in place of the generic mermaid.
The VMs critter illustration is similar, introducing suggestions of a "fleece-like" representation combined with the Agnus Dei lamb in the Agnus Dei format.
The Gideon illustrations are the wrong sequence. Close, but no cigar. They show different variations of "fleece" representation.
Harley 334 and the Lauber illustrations show a generic mermaid and other fish, creatures, monsters. The VMs artist borrowed this format, then subtly introduces the "mermaid-like" Melusine of Luxembourg in place of the generic mermaid.
The VMs critter illustration is similar, introducing suggestions of a "fleece-like" representation combined with the Agnus Dei lamb in the Agnus Dei format.
The Gideon illustrations are the wrong sequence. Close, but no cigar. They show different variations of "fleece" representation.