Cronica Cronicarum (...), blad 8 verso Possibly 1521 - 1529
anonymous
yellowing
bold yellow colours
aged paper
toned paper
yellowing background
tea stained
newspaper layout
stamped
golden font
watercolor
This page from the *Cronica Cronicarum* (Chronicles of the Chronicles) is an anonymous, richly illustrated manuscript, thought to have been created between 1521 and 1529. It features a detailed genealogical chart of biblical figures, with images of kings and prophets surrounded by colorful decorative borders. The page exhibits a complex and intricate use of calligraphy and color, illustrating a rich history of royal lineages and scriptural accounts. The text and illustrations on this page reveal a keen interest in historical and genealogical research during the Renaissance. The *Cronica Cronicarum* is a significant example of illuminated manuscripts and a key source of information about the history of medieval and early modern European culture.
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