The piece done for this is a reproduction of Page 27 of the Prayerbook of Marie de Medici titled Garden of Gethsemane. It was cut with a period reproduction of a 16th century pen knife on vellum. The prayerbook of Marie de Medici was given to Marie de Medici while she was queen of France... Continue Reading →

East Kingdom Wiki:https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Motte_Nachfalter An exploration of pectin-rich fruits and their uses, with focus on the quince being used as a stabilizer in preserves. A detailed description of making a "Quidinia of Quinces" following the Tudor-era recipe from the Delightes of Ladies by Sir Hugh Platt. Accompanying photos and video provide an overview of the process, while... Continue Reading →

IntroductionDuring my time working with leather, attempting minor crafts of making journals. I have found a deep passion for medieval books and their accessories within research. Through my research I gained an interest in book cases. The book cases were meant to easily carry and protect the book housed within. Books that were commonly carried... Continue Reading →

East Kingdom Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Jan_Janowicz_Bogdanski Introduction These are paintings on a wooden panel inspired by various 13th and 14th century examples.  These figures are executed using egg tempera and show influences of both Eastern and Western Gothic painting styles of the time. https://youtu.be/2Zxly98TMsA What is Italo-Byzantine Style? It is the shapes of the various forms that... Continue Reading →

My name is Lord Brandr Aronsson, I have been blacksmithing for almost twenty years and I am currently the Guildmaster of the East Kingdom Royal Blacksmiths Guild.  The project I chose for this year’s Crown’s A&S championship is a candle stand from the 14th to 15th Century which is on display at the Metropolitan Museum... Continue Reading →