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Unseen: a “black” manuscript at the KBR museum
Exceptionally admire Margaret of Austria’s “Basses Danses” manuscript on 3 and 4 December.
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From stone or bug to masterpiece
The creation of an illuminated manuscript sometimes required several years of preparation. Discover how illuminators transformed their pigments into masterpieces on parchment.
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Christine de Pizan: a feminist before her time?
Christine de Pizan is often presented as one of the first feminists in history. How did she become a successful author? What were her favourite topics?
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