Review of 'The Pigments of British Medieval Illuminators' in the Journal of the Institute of Conservation

5 June 2024

Marinita Stiglitz has reviewed the title 'The Pigments of British Medieval Illuminators' by Richard Gameson. We have copied in a part of her review below. You can find the full review in the latest issue of Journal of the Institute of Conservation.

"... This unprecedented publication explores the richness of manuscripts and their pigments in medieval Britain and what they can tell us about the culture and historical context that produced them besides the type of text or commission, the available materials, the style of artwork, the preferences of the illuminators, and the scriptorium. (…) These insights are masterfully assembled into a publication that will have an impact on the way we assess and study our collections. Its abundance of considerations and findings will altogether inspire further research. Moreover, it will be an invaluable source for a broad spectrum of readers engaged in book history, heritage science and conservation, and will also guide students entering these fields."

Journal of the Institute of Conservation, 47:2, p. 183-184