Page from an ancient manuscript
Artista: Anónimo quiché
Siglo XVI · Guatemala
Colección: Libros ilustrados
This page from an ancient K'iche' manuscript features dense, cursive writing in a style reminiscent of pre-Columbian codices. The historical context suggests a connection to the literary tradition and knowledge of Mesoamerican civilizations.
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