up in the fear of God and in reverence, that so he may attain grace,
whereby he may be much strengthened in intelligent art. It falleth into
six parts:

1. That the lad be brought up in the fear of God and be taught to pray
to God for the grace of quick perception (_ubtilitet_) and to
honour God.

2. That he be kept moderate in eating and drinking, and also in
sleeping.

3. That he dwell in a pleasant house, so that he be distracted by no
manner of hindrance.

4. That he be kept from women and live not loosely with them; that he
not so much as see or touch one; and that he guard himself from all
impurity. Nothing weakens the understanding more than impurity.

5. That he know how to read and write well, and be also instructed in
Latin, so far as to understand certain writings.

6. That such an one have sufficient means to devote himself without
anxiety (to his art), and that his health be attended to with medicines
when needful.

C. The third part of the Prologue teacheth us of the great usefulness,
joy, and delight which spring from painting. It falleth into six parts:

1. It is a useful art when it is of godly sort, and is employed for holy
edification.