trees

This detail shows a group of trees. Xochimilco is a fertile part of the basin where trees are prevalent. The trees are drawn in what is now a brown ink, and their foliage is green. The land upon which they grow is painted a pinkish brown with a horizontal line delineating the lay of the land. The style employed in drawing and painting these trees is something to watch and compare to other manuscripts, which may eventually help identify the authors/artists. [SW]