Unknown (16th), Gotruntatis, manuscript on parchment, Watercolor

Unknown (16th century): Gotruntatis [?], illuminated manuscript on parchment, 16th century, Watercolor

Technique: Watercolor on Parchment

Date: 16th century

Description: The image shows a page of a medieval manuscript. The manuscript reveals Gothic lettering characterised by its ornamental quality and careful proportioning. Coloured initials and accents in red and blue as well as more subtle pigments highlight certain areas of text that are presumably of particular importance. The parchment page appears aged, with characteristic traces of patina that emphasise the historical authenticity of the document. This copy was probably made in the later 16th century.

Keywords: Manuscript; Middle Ages; Gothic script; Initials; Parchment; Patina; Manuscript; Ornamental; Proportioning; Text accents; Historical document; Pigments; Red; Blue; Meaning; Authenticity; Lettering; Colour accents; Document preservation; Text page, 16th century, Renaissance, Religious, Germany,

Size: Parchment: 39,5 cm x 27,8 cm (15,6 x 10,9 in)

39.5 x 27.8 cm
Condition Report: Good condition. Discoloured and wavy due to age. Stained on the left margin. Punctures from the previous binding along the left edge of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped and creased. Small thinning of the parchment in the upper right. Soiled at lower left.