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Digitization & cataloging is complete for the manuscript collection of the Armenian Church, Diocese of Aleppo, Syria.

These 174 manuscripts, housed at the diocese, are from the Armenian Holy Forty Martyr’s Church (Halēpi Surb Kʻaṛasun Mankunkʻ Yekeghetsʻwoy) in Aleppo. They represent a rare survival of manuscripts from one of the most volatile centers of Armenian Christianity, preserved through over a century of upheaval, including the waves of violence and displacement in the region over the past 20 years.

One highlight of the collection is an Armenian Gospel dating to 1338 CE (AODA 00033, pictured). An example of the Van Monastic School’s color, patterns, and artistry, the manuscript includes miniatures that illuminate episodes from the Gospels and the life of Christ. Originating from Arckē (modern-day Adilcevaz, Turkey), the manuscript was safeguarded and carried to Aleppo by survivors of the Armenian Genocide in 1919–1920, a testament to both its sacred significance and enduring historical legacy.

Learn more: hmml.org/collections/news/174-manuscripts-from-the-armenian-church-diocese-of-aleppo-in-syria-are-now-available-in-reading-room

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Few pigments are as steeped in myth as Dragon's Blood. Dragon’s Blood is a red resin extracted from various species of rattan palm, but it was historically believed to be the mingled blood of dragons and elephants. It has been used as a varnish, a dye, and a pigment since ancient times, but is less commonly used today. Learn more about Dragon's Blood on our website: https://www.jacksonsart.com/colour/pigments-powders/pigment-stories/red/dragon-s-blood?utm_campaign=ps_dragons_blood&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=fb_social_organic_hero_feed_to_ecom Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies. #pigments #artistpigments #arthistory #dragonsblood #artmaterials

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This pigment once lit up masterpieces, and then it simply vanished. Lead Tin Yellow was a cool, opaque lemon yellow that was one of the primary yellow pigments used by artists in Northern Europe from the 13th century onwards. During the 17th century it was often used as a highlight on top of deep, warm yellow and brown pigments to give the impression of glinting gold. Learn more about Yellow Pigments on our blog: https://www.jacksonsart.com/colour/pigments-powders/pigment-stories/yellow?utm_campaign=ps_lead_tin_yellow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=fb_social_organic_hero_feed_to_ecom Filmed by the Jackson's Team in the Jackson's Studio. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies. #leadtinyellow #artistpigments #yellowpigments #artmaterials #vermeer #giotto