La Miniatura:
Illumination Talk

Gleb Shtyrmer, teacher of Renaissance painting and drawing at Santa Reparata International School of Art, leads a talk and guided visit on the technique of manuscript illumination. The session explores the production process of a manuscript codex, including the new display-case arrangement designed by Shtyrmer in collaboration with the Museum. Topics include parchment makers, copyists, rubricators, and the precious materials sourced from India, Africa, the Middle East, and the New World. Part of the 'La Biblioteca svelata' series. Advance booking is required; admission is included in the ticket price. Please check the museum's booking link for details.