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15thc perception on swallowtail merlons?
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04-06-2026, 05:42 PM
Beautiful fresco! Also, interesting to see the underdrawing.
I've never seen merlons like this, but agree that they must be decorative. Maybe to evoke the shape of an open flower?  Member details
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