Making and Knowing
A minimal edition of BnF Ms Fr 640 in English Translation

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Portraits

To become an artist, it is necessary to draw by eye, without compass or ruler. Masters do not allow apprentices to use them.

When the priming has been done a long while ago, it becomes greasy. It must be scrubbed with ashes and water.