31-08-2020, 02:51 PM
If you include only manuscripts that are precisely dated, it is very rare that one falls outside of the 1400-1430 window. This stile is just so very specific. It is not something that would be worn by the general population, so you have a relatively small part of society that sets this trend. In the data, you can really see it spike and plummet.
Yes, it is possible that it was copied later. But if professionals use this fashion to date artefacts to 1400-1430, then why shouldn't we?
Yes, it is possible that it was copied later. But if professionals use this fashion to date artefacts to 1400-1430, then why shouldn't we?