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    This Renaissance manuscript is full of the most marvellous and surreal illustrations

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    The 16th-century scribes of Bruges had a lot of fun illuminating this musical manuscript, because it's full of gorgeous, fascinating and downright bizarre illustrations. The song book is called the Cambrai Chansonnier and was made for the pleasure of aristocratic local Zeghere van Male. Here are a few of our favourite bits.

    1. Cambrai Chansonnier

      1. A glimpse of everyday life in Bruges

      These chaps are just getting on with the day's work, oblivious to the music above their heads.

    2. Cambrai Chansonnier

      2. The joust

      A depiction of the competitive pastime - without the heavy cavalry.

    3. Cambrai Chansonnier

      3. Dog and plough

      Here's a farmer and his best friend. Great name for a pub too.

    4. Cambrai Chansonnier

      4. 16th century Dr. Seuss

      Nope. We don't know either.

    5. Cambrai Chansonnier

      5. Cambrai Chansonnier page

      Cambrai Chansonnier

    6. Cambrai Chansonnier

      6. Dog food

      Man, furry friend and foliage.

    7. Cambrai Chansonnier

      7. Bird and snakes

      Another illuminated initial to begin this song

    8. Cambrai Chansonnier

      8. The chanson chicks

      Someone left the coop door open and they're making a mess of the lower stave.

    9. Cambrai Chansonnier

      9. A terrifying monster

      The stuff of nightmares. After eating A LOT of cheese

    10. Cambrai Chansonnier

      10. Vase headstand

      This is how they rolled in the 1500s

    11. Cambrai Chansonnier

      11. Cambrai Chansonnier cart

      Cambrai Chansonnier

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