+An **illuminated manuscript** is a handwritten [book](/wiki/book) where the text is complemented by ornament, such as decorated initials, borders, and miniature illustrations. These precious objects, often from the Middle Ages, gleam with gold and vibrant pigments, serving as both religious texts and enduring works of [art](/wiki/art).
+## See also
+- [Manuscript](/wiki/manuscript)
+- [Scribe](/wiki/scribe)
+- [Parchment](/wiki/parchment)
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