Was the color original? A (very crude) analysis of color in Herbal A and Herbal B

[Koen G]

The question of the originality of the colors is one of the more complex one surrounding the manuscript, in my opinion. What if the drawings were originally uncolored? What if they had only some basic colors and others were added later? What if some were overpainted? 

Personally I prefer to think that they are original. But there are some indications to the contrary. I think Rene will know more about this.