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Where did the colors come from that were used to paint Illuminated letters/Manuscripts?

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'Illuminated manuscripts were created using delicate, natural materials, such as gold leaf, silverpoint, vellum, and bright, mineral-derived paints. Each manuscript was carefully illustrated, gilded, and written by hand, requiring a high degree of craftsmanship' - Google Answer:

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