Title
The Book of Kells
Caption
The Book of Kells (Dublin, Trinity College Library), is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created by Celtic monks ca. 800 or slightly earlier. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A00_388
License type
Rights managed
Available size
52,5Mb (2,6Mb) / 12,0in x 17,0in / 3600 x 5097 (300dpi)