Historiated- adj.- Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often with foliage, and often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.

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missfolly:

The Last Judgment: The Circle of Hell, the Cold Water (Predis Codex), 1476, by Cristoforo de Predis 

Does anyone have any idea as to why two of the figures are red? It might be meant to ‘other’ them, or to show that all manner of people, regardless of class, status, etc., may end up in hell.. ?

missfolly:

The Last Judgment: The Circle of Hell, the Cold Water (Predis Codex), 1476, by Cristoforo de Predis 

Does anyone have any idea as to why two of the figures are red? It might be meant to ‘other’ them, or to show that all manner of people, regardless of class, status, etc., may end up in hell.. ?

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