The “Book of Love” Manuscript

A medieval manuscript inspired piece, written in blackletter, adorned with light illumination. The first letter of the piece is a large decorated drop cap, hand-painted using period appropriate pigments such as malachite to further the historical spirit of the piece.

 
Medieval Manuscript style : Magnetic Fields song The Book of Love written in blackletter calligraphy, with a hand-painted illuminated letter | by Chavelli www.chavelli.com
 

Calligraphy Hand: Blackletter

Size: 11" x 13"

Paper: Arches watercolor cold press

Paints/pigments: Black gouache, lapiz lazuli, malachite, vermillion, burgundy yellow ochre, Iriodin star gold

 
Medieval Manuscript style : Magnetic Fields song The Book of Love written in blackletter calligraphy, with a hand-painted illuminated letter | by Chavelli www.chavelli.com
 
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