“Where hands and minds combine, the painted word shines bright. In Bruges, masters craft the heavens in their works, making gold and light dance upon the page.” Anonymous (15th-century), on the Bening Workshop In the bustling city of Bruges, the Bening workshop stood out. It was a beacon of artistic excellence. This was during the…
Describe your life in an alternate universe. As a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, I have an alternative persona. In it, I’m Jehanne Bening, a 15th-century apprentice to the famous manuscript artisan Simon Bening. As it happens, I am working on the details of describing her daily life for a future blog series….
Hello, dear readers! I have some exciting news to share with you all! I’m launching a new blog series that will transport us to the enchanting city of Bruges in the 15th century. In it we’ll walk in the steps of Jehanne Bening, my persona. Jehanne is a talented craftswoman working in the famous workshop…