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Book of kells dragon images. Mar 13 2017 the book of kells the book of kells is a lavishly decorated manuscript of the four gospels of the new testament of the bible. The book of kells is one of the finest examples of illuminated manuscripts from the era of great manuscripts 650 800 a d. Aug 2 2017 explore kati salmons s board book of kells followed by 149 people on pinterest.

Together with the gospels of lindisfarne and the book of durrow i would say that the book of kells is one of the greatest contributions to medieval art ever to come out of the british isles. See more ideas about book of kells celtic art illuminated manuscript. Opening words of st matthew s gospel liber generationes from the book of kells c800 century.

Dragon book fairy tales. Check out our book of kells dragon selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops. Most historians date its creation to the late 8th century or so.

Generally believed to have been written by monks in the scriptorium of the monastery founded by st columcille on the hebridean island of iona it was moved to a new monastery in kells co meath after a viking raid on iona in the early ninth century. The book of kells also known as the book of columba is one of the great masterpieces of irish christian culture. Students in the field speculate that the kells book was probably started in the monastery on the island of iona in the late 8th.

But despite its renown not much is known about its origins. Inspired by the book of kells medieval images celtic red white 12 x 54 very good vintage condition sandradestash. As to be expected the story of the kells manuscript is shrouded in the mist of history.

See more ideas about celtic art celtic designs celtic. The book of kells is a manuscript of the four gospels. The book of kells is 13 inches wide and 10 inches high.