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a tree. More goats look out from behind that tree. This miniature shows some remnants of classical style. The cows and goats looking out from behind the trees are an attempt, albeit an unsuccessful one, at creating the appearance of space. The garments of the two men are draped naturally and the heads are shown in three quarter view. The miniature, unlike any miniature in this manuscript, is unframed which shows a connection to the tradition of papyrus roll illustration.
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1066:The Avenger
1058:Film and TV
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518:Characters
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890:Androgeus
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1665:Aeneid
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1526:Aeneid
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1085:(1991)
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