Pretty medieval manuscript of the day is a lovely close-up of a border illustration. I love the details here, the faces peeking out of the tower are so expressive! The gilding is so delicate, with highlights on the leaves and the crowns. I think it’s delightful.

Image source: Master of Guillebert de Mets, from the Google Art Project via Wikimedia Commons. Image declared as public domain on Wikimedia Commons.

• 3 months ago

• middle ages
• books of hours
• religious art
• marginalia
• marginal art
• medieval
• illuminated manuscripts
• manuscript art
• art

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