El Escribano

Medieval calligraphy and handmade art

El Escribano is an artisan project in León, Spain, devoted to reviving the spirit of medieval art through handwriting and handmade work. Its practice combines calligraphy, illumination, and the design of one-of-a-kind pieces, including personalized documents. Each work is presented as an individual creation with historical and artistic character.

Custom work and featured pieces

• Calligraphy and illumination of manuscripts.
• Custom documents, including parchment diplomas.
• One-of-a-kind pieces inspired by medieval art.

Works featured on the website include a parchment diploma about Leonese royal records; a Crucifixion with praying figures associated with Fernando I and Doña Sancha; a parchment version of the legal profession’s Decalogue; and an Annunciation to the Shepherds inspired by the Pantheon of the Kings of León.

Location and contact

The shop is at Fernando González Regueral, 6, 24003 León, Spain. Phone: 987 073 222 or 616 599 012. Email: antonio@elescribano.com.

Hours and appointments

Listed shop hours are 11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. and 6–7:45 p.m. Friday through Saturday. On Sundays and holidays, it opens in the morning; check with the shop for those hours. The scriptorium service is available by appointment for several hours before the shop opens.