I thought it was interesting the practice in manuscripts of leaving well – lit areas blank. Though these works lacked a background, I thought this feature added a new layer of analysis as the lack of background made the artwork “float” in space and float in light. I also liked how in the manuscript made for Anne of Brittany that there was varying degrees of naturalism that served specific purposes. While the sacred depictions were idealized, I thought it was interesting how the still life / life depictions of nature and insects were naturalistic to appeal to Anne as she was interested in gardening. I’ve never thought about how there could be a combination of different levels of naturalism in 1 artwork to serve different purposes and convey different ideas.