Size Matters: Giraude Benet’s Laurel Scroll
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Project Title:
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Giraude Benet’s Laurel Scroll |
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Project Date:
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December 9, 2017 |
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Text by:
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Malachi von Uri |
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Inspiration for Text:
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Translation by:
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Calligrapher:
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Jehanne Bening |
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Illuminator:
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Jehanne Bening |
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Measurements:
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16 x 20 inches |
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Support:
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Pergamenata heavyweight natural |
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Notable Techniques:
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Gilding and interlinear lining. |
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Script:
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Early/Proto- Gothic |
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Pens:
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Mitchell 1 mm dip nib and Hunt 512 pointed dip nib |
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Inks:
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Zig Cartoonist Sumi Ink and dilute Artist Loft (gouache for filigree). |
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Inspiring Manuscripts:
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Walters Ms. W.82, Psalter-Hours created ca. 1315-25 in the region of Ghent, slightly later than M. Giraude’s persona, but pretty. |
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Other notes:
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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. |