Liber ethicorum, by Fra Henricus de Allemania. Illuminated manuscript page, by Laurentius de Voltolina, ca. 1360-1390

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Association Villard de Honnecourt
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Illuminare: Centre for the Study of the Illuminated Manuscript
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