Acidic ink made from oak-gall
Europe
Source: Rush, Katherine, and Richard Rush. "European Medieval Manuscripts." Thematic Overview.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
oak-gall
Preparation Steps
Scribes used acidic ink made from oak-gall which worked effectively on parchment supports. The acidic nature of the ink allowed it to etch directly into the animal skin, resulting in a permanent mark. (p. 3) This process occurred after the parchment was prepared through cutting, gathering into quires, and ruling with drypoint or leadpoint. (p. 3)
Original Recipe Text
Scribes used acidic ink made from oak-gall which worked effectively on parchment supports. The acidic nature of the ink allowed it to etch directly into the animal skin, resulting in a permanent mark. (p. 3) This process occurred after the parchment was prepared through cutting, gathering into quires, and ruling with drypoint or leadpoint. (p. 3)
Evidence
"Acidic ink made from oak-gall worked well for parchment, since the acid etched into the parchment, creating a permanent mark."
Remarks
This type of ink was essential for the durability of text on parchment. (p. 3) The script styles typically executed with this ink evolved from Caroline minuscule in the eighth century to Protogothic and Gothic scripts in the twelfth and late Middle Ages. (p. 3-4)
Scientific Analysis
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
Paper TypeParchment
ColorBlack
RegionEurope
Source Information
AuthorRush, Katherine, and Richard Rush. "European Medieval Manuscripts." Thematic Overview.
CollectionUnknown
Language
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