A late-Saxon piece


 This scroll, a high award for service, was done in the style of the late-Saxon "Benedictional of Aethelwold", and attempts to produce a portrait whilst remaining roughly true to the style of the original manuscript.

Gouache and leaf gold on Pergamenata.

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