Mestra Esperanza Susanna Flecha

Laurel

20 November A.S. LVI (56) 2021

Photo by Meisterin Amie Sparrow

Calligraphy & Illumination

Kolfinna ValravnRoxbury MillAtlantia

Text

Before proceeding further, hear these words: The kingdom sings the praise of flowing quills That smoothly flourishing, depict th’ interred, Find in darkness and death delightful thrills. Though dressed in fluffy plumes and gentle frills No contradictions found in her bright cheer; ‘Tis black and white, the extent of her skill, With swooping ornaments rightly revered. Esperanza Susanna Flecha’s worth is clear. The beauty of her art cannot be writ With tines and tips in minims fat and leatn. Suitable rhymes and swirling strokes must flit With brushstrokes painting proper peerage scene. The will of Eckehard, King, and Jane our Queen, Marked in pen and ink with gentility, Is ornamenting her with leaves of green, Gilding her with fame by royal decree. All shall know that Esperanza a Laurel be! Done by Our Hand on November 20th, A.S. LVI, at Holiday Faire in Our beloved Barony of Stierbach.
Ealawynn Mæru (Alias Ela)Roxbury MillAtlantia

Materials

Wood PanelGesso made from slaked plaster, honey, and hide glue, (Recipe courtesy of Maestra Livia)Egg GlairEgg YolkLinseed OilPowdered pigment gift of Kit Wellner: Iron Oxide BlackPowdered pigments, gift of Master Eldred Ælwald: Venetian Red
Powdered Pigments from Natural Pigments (Rublev)

Anica Green Earth
Yellow Ocher Dark
Titanium White
Blue Ridge Hematite Pigment Powder

Substrate Size

24"x16"

Script

Roman Capitals

Source

Saint Jerome Writing [Italian: San Girolamo scrivente]Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio)c. 1605–06Oil on canvasOriginal Dimensions: 112 cm × 157 cm (44 in × 62 in)Galleria Borghesehttps://galleriaborghese.beniculturali.it/en/opere/saint-jerome/

Progress

Wet gesso on the panel

Black egg tempera on panel and pencil drawing