Manuscript; Original manuscript leaf - 14th century
Original manuscript - 14th century - vellum - cm.Condition: although more than 600 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned and there are small holes in the text, as the ink has affected the vellum. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection. This 14th-century manuscript leaf is from a Latin breviary written in France. The text is written in two different colours and letters. On the left is a beautiful gilt-heightened decoration, above the text are 2 drolleries. A drollery (from the French for drĂ´le âfunnyâ or âhumorousâ), often also called a grotesque, is a small decorative image in the margin of an illuminated manuscript. Artists and craftsmen used to apply these caricatured decorations sometimes for education, but usually for enjoyment.This is a manuscript on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with some beautifully decorated initials, with penwork in the margins. This is an original unique piece from the 14th century. Read More