The Middle Ages are often portrayed as dark and gloomy, but if you look at medieval art, you will experience a multitude of colors, shapes and patterns that stand in stark contrast to modern prejudice. The Middle Ages were full of color and the arts flourished. Strong colors and even gold leaf were used to bring out the right effects in the art. 

Not everyone could write in the Middle Ages, and if you wanted to have a document or letter written, you could go to the scribe in town, dictate to him and thereby have your letter written.  

During the week, it is possible to try your hand at the medieval art of writing with pen and ink – and Gothic letters.

Our voluntary painting guild has invited a group of their foreign artist colleagues to come to Sundkøbing and show off their skills. They specialize in recreating late medieval art and possess an incredible knowledge of how medieval artists worked. They can explain the process from the pigments being painted until the finished painting is clear.

You can hear about pigments, quill pens, ink, painting techniques and get a unique insight into the art of painting in the Middle Ages when the Medieval Center invites you inside for a week dedicated to art.