Here are a couple of classic
Bar & Ivy Gothic style scrolls.
Sometimes called International or late Gothic
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Viscounty scroll on vellum.
Illumination size 9x12 inches.
Gouache paints
Calligraphy: Textura quadrata.
Text:
A loud and anxious cry went out accross these Eastern Lands. A glorious fall tourney A.S. Thirty must be planned. We need a wise and noble Heir to bear Our mighty sword. One able to protect Our Land, a Prince to lead at War.
Many a fierce fighter appeared on the field that day. All regally dressed for battle, or perhaps a play. Finally the rules were read and all the lists were set. The rain continued falling, all assembled getting wet.
Throughout the long day they struggled in the muck and mire. To the last, all on the field fought bravely, as if truly inspired. As many a great and valiant fighter was cut down to size, the few that were left had a glaze in their eyes.
Only one could be victorious in Sunderoak that day. Viscount Yngvar the Dismal conquered all in his way. The Coronet of Ęthelmearc once again he would wear. He had proven himself triumphant to all assembled there.
...........Calligraphy - Lord Aengus MacBain ...........
Illumination - Lady Eibhlin ni Chaoimh & Lord Aengus MacBain
Keystone scroll on Arches #120 hot-press.
Gouache paints
Calligraphy: Textura quadrata.
Text:
Be it known that promotion of the Arts and Sciences is no easy task. It requires one to teach, offer guidance, or just take time to listen. Our noble Master Brendan Brisbane does all this and more. In recognition of his ongoing service We, Rurik and Elspeth, fierce Prince and fair Princess of Ęthelmearc, do hereby induct him into Our Order of the Keystone. Done this twelfth day of October AS XXXI in Our Shire of Misty Highlands at Our fall Coronet Tourney.
*Note* This piece is reproduced here very close to it's original size of 5x7 inches. The only thing the scribe would change on this scroll would be to remove the screaming yellow from the background of the medallion and either leave it fieldless or gold leaf the area. The color detracts from the uniformity and balance of the piece.
Calligraphy & Illumination by Lord Aengus MacBain
Some of the things to take notice of are...
Limited colors of red, blue, gold and white for all of the frame work.
The color pattern of the leaves are usually red - blue - gold in any order as long as it repeats.
Vines that grow from the inside of the frame never cut through a color.Instead a block of gold is placed in the frame area.
Opening capitals are usually either red or blue with fine white painting done after the main color is completely dry.
Miniature painting is usually of a religious nature or a very important occasion.
Very common is the repeating pattern or "diaper pattern" in the background of the miniature.
Take all of this with a grain of salt. If you look hard enough, You will find an example to break every rule of Medieval manuscript painting.
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