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Parchment (1)
Pouncing parchment In the time ahead, I want to pay attention to parchment. The reason is that I get quite […]
In Foliis Folia:
EXHIBITION – IN FOLIIS FOLIA: TREES AND FORESTS IN CHANTILLY Until 30 September 2024. Cabinet des livres Chantilly Trees spark […]
Mussel gold, Shell gold
Making your own gold powder to use it for: chrysography and gold paint. Gold is an integral part of medieval […]
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Exploring historical blacks
Black in medieval manuscripts In his book: ” The Materials And Techniques of Medieval Painting” writes Daniel V. Thompson: “The most important black […]
Gallica BnF
Searching a library full of beautiful manuscripts and more. Gallica is the digital library of the Bibliothèque nationale de France […]
Brazilwood
Dye, ink and pigment . Braziel wood was an important source for red- and pink-coloured hues in the Middle Ages. […]
Rijmbijbel [Rhymed Bible] by Jacob van Maerlant
A special workshop at the Royal Library (KBR) in Brussels On Saturday 27 May 2023, I had the privilege of […]