Julia Bangert
Illumination and handpainted initials with gilding
Welcome
Hi, I'm Julia!
I was passionate about art from an early age, especially painting portraits and animals. After school, I studied book studies, German studies and art history at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Magister 2012, PhD 2017).
During my studies, I focused on Johannes Gutenberg and the invention of book printing, in particular the fascinating transition from manuscripts to mass-produced books, in which each copy became unique thanks to hand-painted details.
In 2013, I began illuminating reproductions of individual pages from the Gutenberg Bible, combining my love of art with my academic background. Since then, I have been working as a freelance artist and have specialized in illumination.
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Starting August 24, 2026, I’ll be offering a mentorship group through Mastrius for artists who are ready to grow—at their own pace and in their own direction. No matter where you are on your artistic journey, that’s exactly where we’ll start. Your needs, your questions, and your goals are the focus.
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