Hidden animals in the roots

[Jorge_Stolfi]

We don't know that™

We don't know anything.  

But in this case we have one bit of direct evidence (the paint over folio number on f42r) and lots of indirect evidence. Such as the fact that may plants had their leaves painted in alternating colors, in a non-naturalistic way.  Or the brilliant red leaves of f16v.  Or paint obscuring details that the Author should have cared about, like the leaf outlines of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. (making each 5-leaf bundle look like a single leaf with 5 points),  the tail and two legs of the "otter" on f79v, the label on the jar of f102v1...

Whereas the opposite theory -- that the painting follows the Author's intent -- does not have any supporting evidence.  Has it?

All the best, --stolfi