Legendario di sancti 1514

This is a page from *Legendario di sancti* made at an unknown date by Pseudo Jacobus de Voragine. The image is dominated by a black and white contrast, where stark lines define the figures and ornamental patterns, creating a dramatic visual tension. The composition is structured around a central scene of a monk writing, framed by elaborate borders filled with floral motifs and mythical figures. These elements combine to evoke a sense of sacred knowledge. The semiotic structure of the artwork employs visual symbols to convey religious narratives and moral teachings. The artist uses line and form to explore themes of divine authority, knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. The contrasting elements of the composition—the rigid geometry of the text versus the fluid organic forms in the borders—function not only aesthetically but also as part of a larger cultural and philosophical discourse around knowledge and power.