An illuminated manuscript Gospel book created by Insular monks around 800 CE, renowned for the intricacy and density of its decorated initials, full-page illustrations and interlace ornament. Held at Trinity College Dublin, it is regarded as the pinnacle of Insular art and one of the great treasures of medieval manuscript illumination.
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Year Created MediumIlluminated manuscript, ink and pigment on vellum 1 LocationTrinity College Library, Dublin 1 Classification
GenreManuscript Illumination 1 Medium
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The leaves are high-quality calf vellum; the unprecedentedly elaborate ornamentation that covers them includes ten full-page illustrations and text pages that are vibrant with decorated initials and interlinear miniatures, marking the furthest extension of the anti-classical and energetic qualities of Insular art.
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is an illustrated manuscript and Celtic Gospel book in Latin
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