Illumination Workshop: Colors of the Middle Ages  to Sainte-Maxime (Var, France)

Discover medieval illumination: create a unique illuminated initial using pigments, colors, and ornaments inspired by the Middle Ages.

Discover the illuminator’s palette alongside Julia Donadoni. Deep blues, vibrant reds, luminous golds—an array of brilliant hues, refined patterns, and meticulously painted details that bring the full beauty of medieval manuscripts to life.

Drawing inspiration from historical coloring techniques, participants can experiment with colors, ornaments, and pigments to create a unique, original illuminated initial. It is a creative workshop where history reveals its full spectrum of color, and imagination reigns supreme with every brushstroke.

Because writing is also a form of drawing…