The manuscript consists of the four Christian gospels written in Latin and is famed for its rich illustrations and masterful ...

In a world where survival often meant brute strength, the Book of Kells is a testament to the enduring power of art and faith ...

I love thumbing through the pages and just stare in awe at the detail. I highly recommend the Illuminated Gospel of John to anyone who loves illuminated manuscripts and books. ... Brings together the ...

It is one of only six manuscripts attributed to the Sarum Master, one of the greatest artists of the medieval period who illuminated pages of vellum from a workshop in Salisbury. The English ...

What it tells us about the past: The Book of Kells is a large illuminated ... of Kells manuscript is written on vellum — usually prepared by scraping calf skin — and spans 680 pages that ...