Literature and art at the time of Paku Alam II developed quite rapidly. Paku Alam II is stated as the determinant and setter of the outline of learning literature and art in Pakualaman. The specialty of the scriptorium of Paku Alam II is the manuscript accompanied by many illuminations.
Illumination is the enlightenment or enhancement of the impression of a manuscript page through writing techniques, patterns of coloring, decorative ornaments, or other features. Included in this category are punctuation ornaments, text frames, rubrics, and calligraphic images.
