Reproductions of Medieval and Renaissance Illuminated Manuscript Missal, c. 1404 Master of the Brussels Initials, Italian Full Size Reproduction: Image: 15 x 10.75 inches Fine Art Reproduction This reproduction is a new, individually printed and proofed, superior quality, giclee* process, fine art print using archival pigment inks to ensure permanence. It is printed on 100% cotton rag acid-free, heavyweight fine art paper with a luxurious textured watercolor paper finish and archival pigment inks to ensure permanence. Created for collectors, this reproduction IS NOT A POSTER on low quality, inexpensive paper. Unique to the Middle Ages and early Renaissance, illuminated manuscripts were handcopied books on parchment, vellum or paper. Supplemented by decorated initials, elaborate borders and miniature illustrations in shining gold and colorful brilliant paints they were reserved for special books like prayer books and altar Bibles. Original Medium: Tempera, gold and ink on parchment. Reproduction - Colored inks on Fine Art Paper. Image Size: full - image: 15 x 10.75 inches printed on larger 18 x 13 inch paper to allow ample borders for matting and framing Prints ship in a heavy protective cardboard tube. **the giclee process produces a high quality, fine art reproduction from a high-resolution digital file of an image. The file is then printed with a high-resolution photo generation printer on a fine art paper. Most artists and working photographers today use the giclee process to produce reproductions of their original artwork and photographs. As with any original art or fine art reproduction, it is recommended that prints are framed and displayed under glass to prevent color fade or shift over the years.