Title

Decorative initial from the Lindisfarne Gospels

Caption

Decorative initial from the eighth-century Lindisfarne Gospels. From The Island Race, a 20th century book that covers the history of the British Isles from the pre-Roman times to the Victorian era. Written by Sir Winston Churchill and abridged by Timothy Baker.

Date

8th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A29_105

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,8Mb) / 13,5in x 17,3in / 4042 x 5189 (300dpi)

Keywords

Decorative Initial Eighth Century Lindisfarne Gospels The Island Race Literature History Winston Churchill Timothy Baker Politics Illustration Colour