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Matchlock · 4th November 2008, 04:37 PM

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The date 1446 given for the Villsbiburg scene is not correct. On the fresco it reads 1456 - note the shape of the Gothic numerals 4 and 5.

4th November 2008, 04:37 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	More The date 1446 given for the Villsbiburg scene is not correct. On the fresco it reads 1456 - note the shape of the Gothic numerals 4 and 5. Attached Images