The illustrations and text enjoy equal importance in this
illustrated work of anti-papal propaganda, named after its opening
"Ascende calve". The Vadian Collection manuscript is the most
important exemplar of this text, which takes the form of proverbs.
The most notable and fascinating feature of this manuscript is the
way in which the gray-tone illustrations are used.
Place
Preferred form
German speaking area
Original form
Originated in a German-speaking region, possibly Bohemia
