Ref: 0041 Illumination Kit with 9 color pigments, 2 metals Gold, Silver

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This kit sold in blister packs is made up of 9 pigments :

Clockwise you have

Silver, Gold, Ultramarine Blue, Orpiment, Cimarron Red, MC Green, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White and Bronze in the center

Prestige Kit – Medieval Illumination Pigments

Dive into the shimmering world of illuminated manuscripts with this exceptional kit of historical pigments, carefully selected to recreate the precious palettes used by medieval illuminators. These colors, inspired by works produced in the scriptoria from the 9th century onward, bring back to life the ancestral techniques of sacred and ornamental art.

The kit includes 9 iconic pigments:

• Silver : Subtle metallic sheen, used to illustrate celestial elements and fine details.

• Gold : Symbol of eternity and the sacred, omnipresent in initials and divine halos.

• Ultramarine Blue : Derived from lapis lazuli, this deep, vibrant blue was reserved for the most prestigious illuminations.

• Orpiment : Intense golden yellow with solar reflections, used sparingly for its rarity and chromatic power.

• Cinnabar Red : Bright and vibrant red, emblematic of sacred miniatures and symbolic decorations.

• MC Green : Deep green, derived from malachite or green earth, ideal for foliage and decorative backgrounds.

• Yellow Ochre : Warm, natural tone, often used as a background or to soften brighter shades.

• Titanium White : Modern pigment, used here to balance and lighten compositions with precision.

🔶 Center: Bronze
The true heart of this metallic pigment palette evokes the discreet richness of geometric patterns, knightly weapons or liturgical ornaments.

🎨 Traditional use : To be ground with natural binders (gum arabic, tempera medium, etc.) for application on parchment, wood or paper according to medieval methods.

📖 A journey through time : Recreate the visual universe of Carolingian, Romanesque, and Gothic manuscripts using colors faithful to those used by artists of the past.

An essential palette for illumination enthusiasts, calligraphers, artists or art history lovers wishing to combine creativity and tradition.