I am relatively new to the Voynich Manuscript, but one part of the bio raises a question: that Voynich was in Hamburg for a time after his escape in the 1890s -how long? The reason I ask is because the Warburg family was based in Hamburg, and while Aby Warburg was in Florence for a good part of the '90s, I would imagine that he -a Renaissance scholar and book collector, with a strong focus on esoteric aspects- should have taken a tremendous interest in this manuscript. Perhaps he crossed paths with Voynich at some point? (I'm searching "Voynich Warburg" but not finding much inclusive of both terms.)
Given the radio-carbon dating, it's not looking good for Bezomov's hoax theory... However, one remote possibility that could save it: Aby Warburg might've known where to find the Renaissance era supplies, being a collector with limitless resources - though he was the first-born, logical successor of this banking dynasty, he had no interest in banking, and came to an agreement with brother Max: just let me buy all the books I can get my hands on!
I am relatively new to the Voynich Manuscript, but one part of the bio raises a question: that Voynich was in Hamburg for a time after his escape in the 1890s -how long? The reason I ask is because the Warburg family was based in Hamburg, and while Aby Warburg was in Florence for a good part of the '90s, I would imagine that he -a Renaissance scholar and book collector, with a strong focus on esoteric aspects- should have taken a tremendous interest in this manuscript. Perhaps he crossed paths with Voynich at some point? (I'm searching "Voynich Warburg" but not finding much inclusive of both terms.)
Given the radio-carbon dating, it's not looking good for Bezomov's hoax theory... However, one remote possibility that could save it: Aby Warburg might've known where to find the Renaissance era supplies, being a collector with limitless resources - though he was the first-born, logical successor of this banking dynasty, he had no interest in banking, and came to an agreement with brother Max: just let me buy all the books I can get my hands on!
I know, it's a stretch, but what the hell...