Maria Adelaide Miranda Alicia Miguélez CaveroPortuguese Studies on Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts

Researchers developed 'colour mapping,' a novel methodology to analyze pigments in medieval illuminated manuscripts, revealing insights into the origin and technical sophistication of substances used by 12th- and 13th-century Portuguese scriptoria. The study examined 38 manuscripts from three monasteries—São Mamede do Lorvão, Santa Maria de Alcobaça, and Santa Cruz de Coimbra—and identified patterns in pigment use, including the presence of expensive materials and specialized techniques. This approach provides a deeper understanding of medieval artistic practices and conservation strategies.

Penafiel, A. B. (2019). Maria Adelaide Miranda Alicia Miguélez CaveroPortuguese Studies on Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts. Portuguese Studies, 35(1), 112–115. https://doi.org/10.1353/port.2019.0013