THE BOOK OF KELLS Between your pints of Guinness you might give a thought to the real patrimony of Ireland, the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript dating from circa 800AD and known known as Irelands finest national treasure. Initially located in the Columban monastery on the Isle of Kells, it is now housed in the library of Trinity College, Dublin. Written in Latin, the Book of Kells consists of the four gospels of the New Testament, that of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John, each of which is begins with the relevant portrait. However, those of Mark and Luke have disappeared leaving only the portraits of Mathew and John. Shown is that of Mathew. Have a happy Saint Patricks Day!
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:25:13 +0000