Illuminated Manuscript Scanning
Illuminated manuscripts combine text, artwork, pigments, gilding and fragile historical materials.
These objects require a preservation-led workflow that records both text and decorative features. Non-contact camera capture can be appropriate for fragile or valuable volumes and leaves.
Illuminated manuscript digitisation
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
Illuminated manuscripts
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Decorated manuscripts
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Medieval manuscripts
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Historic books
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Religious manuscripts
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Archive collections
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- Illuminated manuscripts
- Decorated manuscripts
- Medieval manuscripts
- Historic books
- Religious manuscripts
- Archive collections
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We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.