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amazon the book of kells an illustrated introduction from library journal. this is essentially a scholarly introduction to the book of kells the ancient illuminated manuscript of the gospels housed at trinity college in dublin. the text is laced with 117 mostly color photographs of the books beautifully illustrated pages. for religious and art collections.
the book of kells an illustrated introduction to the a captivating gu to irelands greatest cultural treasurethe book of kells manuscript at trinity college dublin. the book of kells datingom about 800 ce is a beautifullycorated manuscript of the four gospels. this official gu by the former keeper of manuscripts at the library of trinity college dublin where the book of kells is on permanent display provs fascinating insights into one of the greatest surviving examples of medieval art.

the book of kells the library of trinity college dublin you are here library departments gt manuscripts amp archives gt the book of kells. the book of kells. the book of kells exhibition what is the book of kells? the book of kells trinity college dublin ms 58 contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jeromepleted in 384ad intermixed with readingsom the earlier old latin translation.

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the book of kells an illustrated introduction to the the book of kells an illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin. the book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval arta brilliantlycorated version of the four gospels with fullpagepictions of christ the virgin and the evangelists as well as a wealth of smallercorative painting.

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the book of kells. the book of kells is the most spectacular of a group of manuscripts produced in ireland and northern britain between the seventh and tenth centuries. this is an illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin with 117 black and white and color illustrations. 95 1 pages. stiff

celtic art book of kells illuminated manuscript for an illuminated manuscript the book of kells employs an unusually w range of colors including red yellow blue pink green purple and lilac. the pigments for the inks were culledom sources throughout europe and around the world. the most costly ink used said to be the bluecolored pigment was importedom afghanistan. .

manuscripts amp archives trinity college dublin the book of kells the book of durrow and the book of armagh are among irelands greatest treasures but these iconic manuscripts are only part of the librarys richly diverse holdings. we continue to add to our collections building on existing strengths and advancing into new areas of scholarship.

book of kells tcd visitors visitors and book of kells visit the book of kells irelands greatest cultural treasure and marvel at the long room one of the worlds most beautiful libraries. buy tickets . directions. how to find us. . the book of kells exhibition is located at trinity college dublin in the heart of dublin and serviced by regular buses trains and trams. learn more .