SESHAT from the pen to the Illumination on exhibition at Lautrec in Tarn

If you are passionate about art and medieval history, then the “SESHAT from pen to illumination” exhibition is for you. It is currently held in the medieval village of Lautrec in the Tarn hosted by Gilles in his boutique LMJ Concept Store , invites you to discover unique pieces of calligraphy and illumination.

Calligraphy and illumination are two art forms that were very popular in the Middle Ages. The first is to write artistically, with great attention paid to the shape of the letters and their arrangement on the page. The second is to decorate the manuscripts with designs, patterns and colors, to make them more beautiful and valuable.

The exhibition “SESHAT from feather to illumination” invites you to discover these two arts through magnificent works and traditional tools, such as medieval quills and calligraphy kits. You will also be able to admire medieval bookmarks, illuminated first names and many other works, each more beautiful than the last.

If you cannot go there, know that you can find all these wonders on the website www.franceenluminuremedievale.com . There you will find photos, detailed descriptions and even the possibility of purchasing some of the works presented in the exhibition.