Sposabella - close up

Detail showing color background and lettering.

The 4 way prismatic using 12 carat with 23 carat, both in bright and matt finishes. First the bright (water gilded) sides of the letter is done in 12 carat, then the 23 carat water gild on the horizontal strokes. After a clean up, the matt sections are done with gold size and transfer leaf.

Note also the ink patina in the border.