06-08-2026, 09:11 PM
(06-08-2026, 03:21 PM)nablator wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Ink darkness variation and ink blots in loops are not unusual.
Sigh.
Yes, I am well acquainted with variations due to ink dynamics. But it is a gross mistake to assume that every variation of trace weight and ink color is due to it. Like claiming that any inconsistency in colors or brush strokes in a fresco fresco or oil painting is due to bad brushes and improperly mixed paints. Do people here believe this is the case too?
There are unambiguous examples of retracing in old manuscripts. Just like there are tons of examples of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. that were restored, with varying levels of skill.
To ascribe to ink dynamics all ink and trace variations in the VMS, in particular, requires some truly magical inks and pens -- which maintained their magic powers all through the book...
All the best, --stolfi