Question

what material was used for nun gudas book of homilies?
a. ink on vellum
b. ink on parchment
c. paint on parchment
d. paint on vellum

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Identify the artwork and creator

The question asks about the materials used for Nun Guda's Book of Homilies (also known as the Guda Homiliary), created by the 12th-century German nun and illuminator Guda.

Determine the medium and support material

The manuscript is an illuminated manuscript from the Romanesque period. The text and self-portrait of Guda are executed using ink on parchment (animal skin prepared for writing).

Match with the given options

Option (b) is "ink on parchment", which correctly identifies the medium of the manuscript.

Answer:

• a. ink on vellum
• b. ink on parchment (Correct answer)
• c. paint on parchment
• d. paint on vellum