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this is an illuminated manuscript page from the italian renaissance.  the illustration shows an angel with a flaming body,  a serpentine tail, and a serpent. the text reads about the fire and ice. the page is full of intricate detail and elegant calligraphy. it was created using inks and paints on parchment. this manuscript was probably used to celebrate the beauty and power of the sun and fire.  it is a beautiful example of the art of illumination from the italian renaissance.

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Created at: 2024-09-17T07:50:06.435Z

Updated at: 2024-09-17T07:51:21.912Z


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What is in the image: this is an illuminated manuscript page from the italian renaissance. the illustration shows an angel with a flaming body, a serpentine tail, and a serpent. the text reads about the fire and ice. the page is full of intricate detail and elegant calligraphy. it was created using inks and paints on parchment. this manuscript was probably used to celebrate the beauty and power of the sun and fire. it is a beautiful example of the art of illumination from the italian renaissance.

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WDTagged Tags: english text, snake, multiple boys, wings, parody, monochrome, traditional media