Gospels of the Duke of Orleans - Angoulême
Master craftsmanship that defies time
OUT OF PRINT EDITION
This work was an edition limited, numbered and certified before a notary of 375 copies
Discover this medieval treasure
It is a illuminated manuscript from the 9th century, created in the Saint-Amand abbey during the period Carolingian.
Contains the four Gospels of the New Testament and is distinguished by its elaborate miniatures and gold leaf decorations, representing the evangelists and richly ornamented initial letters.
Preserved in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, is a testimony to the religious devotion and artistic mastery of the time, representing the convergence of diverse traditions and the influence of Christianity in medieval Europe.
The Renaissance of Traditional Bookbinding
The binding of this work has been carried out with the utmost care. dedication and craftsmanship, using goatskin of the highest quality.
Every detail has been embellished with gold stamped motifs, by adding luxury and splendor. In addition, it includes a matching case, made of the same material that faithfully reflects the original design.
Worthy of a prince
It is an exceptional facsimile edition thanks to the process of sewing of booklets, which has been entirely handmade using a traditional loom. The hemp yarn aged is identical to the one used four centuries ago, thus preserving historical authenticity.
From the choice of top-quality materials to the traditional craftsmanship employed, it yields homage to wealth and elegance that a work of this magnitude deserves.
Revolutionary technique enhances manuscript depth with 22K gold
The support, manufactured for the occasion, captures with a amazing accuracy the delicate imperfections and intricate reliefs present on the original vellum.
The application of gold foils of 22 carats The two-stage design enhances the Trompe-l'oeil effect, endowing the manuscript with the completeness, the glow and the depth that characterized him.
The brilliance of a masterpiece in every detail
The print, made with a palette of 6 colors, captures the color diversity of the work, exhibiting its opulence and splendor. The nuances of pink, gray and blue are so accurately reproduced that it is almost impossible to differentiate between the original and our facsimile.
The 145 delicate miniatures y the hundreds of capitulars embellished with golden sparkles, elevate this piece to the category of a flagship jewel of the Great Reserve of the National Library.
- Originally from France and dating back to the XVI, has dimensions of 23 x 16 cm.
- Consists of 168 sheets with 145 miniatures adorned with gold and is written in Latin.
- A limited and numbered run of 375 copies, notarially certified.
- The study book has been produced by Josefina Planas, Professor of Medieval Art History at the University of Lleida.
