Manuscript Painting

Definition

Manuscript painting refers to the art of creating illustrations or decorations in hand-written books, known as manuscripts. These paintings are often intricate and detailed, depicting religious or historical scenes.

Related terms

Illuminated Manuscripts:

These are manuscripts that have been decorated with gold or silver leaf, making them shine like precious metals.

Miniatures: These are small-scale paintings found within manuscripts, often depicting portraits or scenes from stories.

Book of Hours: A type of manuscript that contains prayers and devotional texts accompanied by decorative illustrations.