Project Title:
| Giraude Benet's Laurel Scroll |
Project Date:
| December 9, 2017 |
Text by:
| Malachi von Uri |
Inspiration for Text:
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Translation by:
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Calligrapher:
| Jehanne Bening |
Illuminator:
| Jehanne Bening |
Measurements:
| 16 x 20 inches |
Support:
| Pergamenata heavyweight natural |
Notable Techniques:
| Gilding and interlinear lining. |
Script:
| Early/Proto- Gothic |
Pens:
| Mitchell 1 mm dip nib and Hunt 512 pointed dip nib |
Inks:
| Zig Cartoonist Sumi Ink and dilute Artist Loft (gouache for filigree). |
Inspiring Manuscripts:
| Walters Ms. W.82, Psalter-Hours created ca. 1315-25 in the region of Ghent, slightly later than M. Giraude's persona, but pretty. |
Other notes:
| Largest scroll I've done, first time I used Tresser's gilding size adhesive, multiple size letters, fine line dip nib and interlinear lining. Gold was a pain, started with Instacoll and removed it before trying Tresser's, which was better. Natural perg doesn't show in photo. |