Psalter XV Century, cm. 35 x 50 on original lambskin parchment.

Manuscript description

Calligraphy: Gothic shaped.
Frieze: Acanthus leaves, flowers, gilded berries.
Initial letter decorated with acanthus leaves.
Pen miniature: Coloured inks.
Genuine gold leaf 22 karati. Gum Arabic tempera.

Special Pigments employed

Cobalt blue, covering green, cinnabar, carmine genuine from cochineal, lead yellow.