Inspiration piece from “The Tale of the Panther of Love”. Paris, France. Early 15th century. Original is 290 x 210 mm [~11.5″ x 8.25″] (text, 195 x 130 mm, [~7.5″ x 5.125″). Published in “Western European Illuminated Manuscripts”, pg. 88-90.
Scroll will be created as 255 x 204 (10″ x 8″), (text, ) for ease of framing for the recipient.
Tools used for layout: framing matte, ruler, pencil, t-square
Calligraphy Tools/Materials: Pergamenata, Oak gall ink (mine from last year), quill, ames lettering guide. Line spacing approximately 5 mm high (setting of 9, double spaced). Text written midway between lines as in original. Lines drawn in pencil.