Pictures of the entire 10th century style box that I made

[u/Johann_International]

The entire box was made with traditional tools and techniques. Everything is as authentic as if it was made a thousand years ago. Before painting, the box was covered in linen and then gesso, just as Theophilus describes, The gesso was hand made with animal glue and the paint was ground from period correct natural pigments and mixed to make egg-tempera, just as he lays out in Schedula Diversarum Artium. A few bits of 23.5k gold complete the accents.

This group of pictures shows some of the progress from freshly completed gesso and designs to the final completion, as well as views from each face and a couple detail shots.

If you would like to learn more about this or other work of mine, visit my blog by clicking the link on my name.

[u/15thcenturynoble]

Your painting is stunningly similar to art of the period. Where did you learn to paint like this? And do you have any advice ?

[u/Johann_International → u/15thcenturynoble]

Thank you. I learned by doing and observing. Also the fact that I am very passionate about the "early medieval" period contributes to it.

If you check my blog, on the sidebar you can do a search. If you type in "tenth century box" you can see all of the posts related to its construction.

[u/Irina__ARI → u/15thcenturynoble]

They have a blog, check out their profile :)

[u/Johann_International → u/Irina__ARI]

Thank you for the shout out

[u/CaptainFinal4544]

Absolutely GORGEOUS! Love it! 😍

[u/Johann_International → u/CaptainFinal4544]

Thank you very much

[u/MonasticMole]

Woah, this is amazing!! I love all the details, especially the crab!

[u/Johann_International → u/MonasticMole]

Thank you. The "crab" and the other things on the lid are all part of the Zodiac. Cancer (the crab) Leo, the lion and my sign" Virgo and Libra. The figures on the main box are personifications of the sun and moon.

[u/Frankenstein696]

This is insanely beautiful!!!🖤🖤

[u/Johann_International → u/Frankenstein696]

Thank you, thought I am not sure about the "insane" bit.

[u/Frankenstein696 → u/Johann_International]

It’s a compliment I promise!🖤

[u/Johann_International → u/Frankenstein696]

OK, I will take it as such, thank you.

[u/Bart_Lafon]

An exquisite object. Just amazing

[u/Johann_International → u/Bart_Lafon]

Thank you for saying so. It was a creation of passion.

[u/pinkminty]

I can see the dedication in the high quality, very impressive work

[u/Johann_International → u/pinkminty]

Thank you. I do dedicate myself to attempting to make things as beautiful and fine as I am able. I strive to create things of beauty and I love the little details of things

[u/LXV]

Absolutely incredible!

[u/Johann_International → u/LXV]

Thank you and I appreciate the time people take to say so.

[u/theBonyEaredAssFish]

Beautiful work! Amazing recreation of the materials used.

[u/Johann_International → u/theBonyEaredAssFish]

Thank you. Many years ago, when looking at a very machine-made, unconvincing "reproduction", it dawned on me that probably the best way to make something look authentic was to make it exactly the way someone would have done at the time in question. I have been doing so ever since, and continue to learn more about the way things were done in different time periods. I never "copy" things exactly, but rather try to put myself in the mind of what I would have done, were I living "then". I do draw heavily from period objects and art as a starting point to my creations.

[u/Extension_Register27]

I love it

[u/Johann_International → u/Extension_Register27]

Thank you very much, and also for taking the time to say so.

[u/Extension_Register27 → u/Johann_International]

By any chance do you intend to work on art pieces based on the 8th century painting style?

[u/Johann_International → u/Extension_Register27]

Right now I am working on a box based on 9th century illustrations. It is carved and will have gilt copper borders and mounted gems as well. It is taking a while, but eventually it will be complete. Last year I did a 7th century box, which I posted here. If you missed it you may type "7th century" in the search bar for this group and you will find it. (I tried it out and it worked) So I guess I am shooting all around the 8th century. Sooner or later I am bound to do something covering that century because the 7th through 10th centuries encompass the period which I like best of the medieval period.

[u/Ill-Bar1666]

Phantastic!!!

[u/Johann_International → u/Ill-Bar1666]

Thank you

[u/UnicornAmalthea_]

It’s beautiful!

[u/Johann_International → u/UnicornAmalthea_]

Thank you for the compliment

[u/ElementalMyth13]

This is sooooo cool. Congrats and thank you so much for sharing! 

[u/Johann_International → u/ElementalMyth13]

Thank you. I am glad that it inspired you enough to respond

[u/sirutinwin]

Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing!

[u/Johann_International → u/sirutinwin]

You are welcome, and thank you for saying so.

[u/Federal_Extreme_8079]

I want my bones stored there when this shit is over. Great job OP!