The purpose of this blog is to chronicle my exploration of BL MS Egerton 1821, a 15th century English/Latin devotional prayer book.
My reasons for choosing this book can be evidenced simply by looking at its first page which depicts blood seeping down a black background. That's pretty awesome.
My reasons for choosing this book can be evidenced simply by looking at its first page which depicts blood seeping down a black background. That's pretty awesome.
ff 1v, 2r.
Only a mild taste of bloody imagery in this codex.
Anyways, expect some extensive revamping of the blog layout and the formation of some sort of thesis related to this book in the next week. Till then, I leave with a quote from Nick Cage to curb accusations that may arise suggesting that I'm a vampire."I don't drink blood, and last time I looked in the mirror, I had a reflection."
Cheers,
AG
