The calendar contains an alchemical, medieval recipe for gold from the “Collection of recipes for various arts” – Schedule diversarum artium, Theophilus Presbyter (ca. 1070-1125). The schedule allows for a detailed familiarization and analysis of the techniques of artistic crafts in the Middle Ages. The work is divided into three volumes. The first volume contains information on techniques, production and use of materials for drawing and painting, the use of paint and ink, especially for book painting and wall painting. The second volume concerns stained glass and stained glass technique. The third volume is devoted to goldsmithing and it is there that the oh-so-“practical” recipe for gold is given.
Recipe for gold
59,00 zł
Description
Stylized wall calendar with a wax seal suspended on strings. Dimensions: width 30 cm x 90 cm. The form of the binding is based on the traditional way of hanging wall publications on wooden rods, but we have used our own modification. The upper and lower sleeves containing the supporting rods are connected with decorative metal rivets. It is printed on decorative paper, similar in texture and properties to the handmade papers used in the old days. An additional characteristic element of the publication are the ragged edges of the sheet, which stylistically refer to old incunabula affected by the ravages of time. As in all our wall publications, the paper is coated on both sides with a refining, matte laminate, which strengthens it, protects it from moisture and dust. Additionally, this treatment makes the calendar similar to original parchment. The whole thing resembles the scrolls of Roman scriptures. The original binding of the Pergamena Publishing House provided with a decorative string for hanging.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 90 × 30 cm |
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