Dating Earliest Barrels: the Importance of the Position of the Touch Hole

Matchlock · 28th February 2014, 07:50 PM

Yes, Andi,

Precious jewels they are indeed, those tiny miniature illuminations in medieval manuscripts!

Even if we take into consideration that the monks who carried out those delicate works in the scriptorium of a monastery already employed magnifying glasses with wooden frames since at least the 14th century (!), the result is absolutely admirable!

Best,
Michael

28th February 2014, 07:50 PM	#28
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Yes, Andi, Precious jewels they are indeed, those tiny miniature illuminations in medieval manuscripts! Even if we take into consideration that the monks who carried out those delicate works in the scriptorium of a monastery already employed magnifying glasses with wooden frames since at least the 14th century (!), the result is absolutely admirable! Best, Michael Attached Images

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