Anthem Book XIII century, cm. 35 x 50, on parchment paper.

Manuscript description

Calligraphy: Gothic shaped.
Frieze: Acanthus leaves.
Initial letter: Decoration depicting a cleric with church in his hands. Gum Arabic tempera.

Special Pigments employed

Ultramarine blue light, red lead, red ochre, malachite, lead yellow, cadmium red medium extrafine, vine black.