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Artist painting (Miniature only) Artist painting with nude models / Image taken from Roman de la Rose./ Originally published/produced in S. Netherlands (Bruges), circa 1490-1500.

Author: Lorris, Guillaume de; Meun, Jean de
Illustrator: Master of the Prayerbooks of circa 1500
Shelfmark/Page: Harley 4425, f.142
Language: French

I just registered at the British Library. I heard a little of Alice in Wonderlands and searched for images. I felt like sharing this one because it was during Renascence that painters started to sign their work and be recognized as artists like we know today so for the first time an artist could depict himself in a painting.

I will go back to the library. :)