Cronica Cronicarum (...), blad 8 verso by Anonymous

Cronica Cronicarum (...), blad 8 verso Possibly 1521 - 1529

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yellowing

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bold yellow colours

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aged paper

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toned paper

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yellowing background

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tea stained

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newspaper layout

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stamped

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golden font

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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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