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Scholar of the Codex: A Medieval Jurist in Study, 1847
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The image depicts a person labeled "Docteur des Lois," which translates to "Doctor of Laws." This term historically refers to an individual who has achieved advanced scholarly status in the field of law, equivalent to the modern term "Juris Doctor."
The figure is seated at a lectern, deeply engrossed in a large book, which likely represents legal texts or scholarly works. The individual is attired in a robe with a fur-lined cape, suggesting a status of academic or professional distinction. The robe is red, a color often associated with higher education and learning. The headwear appears to be a type of turban, which was a common academic regalia in certain cultures and times.
The setting and attire suggest that this person is a scholar or a high-ranking legal professional, possibly a university professor or a magistrate from the medieval or Renaissance period.
Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image.
Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces.
In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts, the original artists might have employed techniques or materials that gave a similar effect to those achieved with egg-based binders and varnishes.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1847
- Condition:Good. Overal very light toning and light soiling but the image itself clean and hand-colored almost 200 years ago and still in expliciet colors. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, mostly around the edges. Study the image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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