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Branwen of Werchesvorde, Order of the Laurel Scroll, by Giles de Leval
by Giles de Leval |
Description:
... in the style of the Winchester Bible (c1145). The illumination contains references
to the recipient's skill in the scribal arts, and to love of knowledge (the dove
of wisdom, also a play on the white raven of her device). View a detail of
the capital. Chinese ink, gouache and gold leaf on parchmentine.
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