17-07-2026, 08:43 PM
I find it very difficult to establish an order for the VM faces. Koen tried here:
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Here I have shown the similarities between root faces in Pharma (Hand1) and faces in the Cosmo and Astro sections (Hand4). Considering Pharma is very basic and may even pre-date the Herbal pages, I do believe those also pre-date the ugly nymphs in Astro which resemble the Balneo Nymphs and are clearly a later stage. One of the most intriguing features are the eyes. Look at them change between Scribal Hands
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One might argue that the early Astro persons look much better drawn than the later ones, but i don't think this means a lot. From my own experience as a heinous hobby-artist, I can say that progress isn't linear but has its ups and downs with massive regressions. I believe the VM artist adopted a new style during the Zodiac, while also becoming sloppy and less diligent. Which results in the most heinous nymphs, before they improve in Balneo. But it's likely complex and here I have to agree with Jorge, some Zodiac nymphs look like they have been amended with later Picasso style eyes.
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Here I have shown the similarities between root faces in Pharma (Hand1) and faces in the Cosmo and Astro sections (Hand4). Considering Pharma is very basic and may even pre-date the Herbal pages, I do believe those also pre-date the ugly nymphs in Astro which resemble the Balneo Nymphs and are clearly a later stage. One of the most intriguing features are the eyes. Look at them change between Scribal Hands
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One might argue that the early Astro persons look much better drawn than the later ones, but i don't think this means a lot. From my own experience as a heinous hobby-artist, I can say that progress isn't linear but has its ups and downs with massive regressions. I believe the VM artist adopted a new style during the Zodiac, while also becoming sloppy and less diligent. Which results in the most heinous nymphs, before they improve in Balneo. But it's likely complex and here I have to agree with Jorge, some Zodiac nymphs look like they have been amended with later Picasso style eyes.