Thumbprints on Ghent counter-seal
The face to face interaction with centuries-old cultural artifacts is something I have become accustomed to. I’ve visited dozens or hundreds of …
Soft wax
I’ve been astounded to find thumbprints on the backside of seals before, but I never thought I’d see a depiction of the …
Ypres, 1482
I wish this photo were sharper in order to appreciate the detail in the shingles and the arabesques.
Letter from God with seal
At first, this might look like a speech balloon, but it’s actually a depiction of a letter written by God on a …
La Mère de trois rois
empreinte de sceau en navette Source: gallica.bnf.fr BNF Richelieu Monnaies, médailles et antiques exemplaire unique Wax seal of Jeanne Ière (reine de …
Siglum ad legationes Gandensis
Archives Départementales du Nord, Lille, France, Musée 188. Great Seal ad legationes of the city of Ghent, dates 1276 © Photo by …