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Abbey of Kells, Book of Kells, Dublin, Hiberno-Scottish Mission, Insular art, Trinity College Library, Vetus Latina, Western calligraphy
Book of Kells, folio 34r containing the Chi Rho monogram
Dear friends,
I am forwarding a blog I wrote on 18 November 2011. It is about the Book of Kells, a Gospel Book. In order to read it you need simply click on the link below. In order to see the entire book, please click on the link that will take you to Trinity College Library, in Dublin. The Book of Kells is also called the Book of Columba, which means the Book of the Dove and is the name of a beatified monk, St Columba. The calligraphy is magnificent. It is one of the great masterpieces of Western art, and Irish.
You are now familiar with illuminated manuscripts. However I have provided more information.
To see all illuminations go to Book of Kells (Trinity College Library, Dublin) or to explore Irish illuminations, click on Irish.
One may also view the Book of Kells here:
http://digitalcollections.tcd.ie/home/index.php?DRIS_ID=MS58_003v.
Its Irish name is Leabhar Cheanannais It is a Gospel book It was made in the early part of the 9th century (c. 800) It was made by Celtic monks It is an illuminated manuscript It is a masterpiece of Western Calligraphy It is the finest example of Insular Art (See also: Hiberno-Scottish Mission and Anglo-Saxon Mission) (See Insular Script [majuscule]) Most Insular Art originates in Irish Monasticism Work on the manuscript was interrupted by Viking raids The manuscript comprises 340 folios (pages) It has been bound in four volumes since 1953 The parchment used was vellum (calfskin), the best The font is Vetus Latina or Vetus Itala (Old Italic) The ink is Iron Gall Ink It was kept at the Abbey of Kells (forty miles from Dublin) until 1650 The Manuscript is housed at Dublin’s Trinity College Library, MS A. I. (58) It resembles the Lindisfarne Gospels (please click on the smaller images to enlarge them)
The Book of Kells, (folio 292r), circa 800, showing the lavishly decorated text that opens the Gospel of John.
© Micheline Walker
17 March 2013
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Hello, dear Micheline!
Thank you so much for the recommendation this interesting books!
I hope you’re okay!
I missed the virtual world a few days, I accompanied my mother to the hospital. Mom is now home is stable.
Have a wonderful day and many blessings!
Big hugs, much love,
Stefania! 🙂
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Thank you Stefania,
I hope your mother is feeling better and attending to her needs was essential. Welcome back.
Big hugs and love,
Micheline
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Yes, thank God, my mom is fine now!
Thank you so much, dear Micheline for words so beautiful to me!
Be blessed with good health and happiness.
Have a wonderful day! Big hugs, much love, Stefania! 🙂
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Oh my gosh! That book looks gorgeous. My mum just explained the book to me. 45 years old and I didn’t even know… I feel embarrassed! Lol Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope your having a great weekend! Hugs Paula. Xxx
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That book is gorgeous and it has survived for centuries. The colours are still magnificent and the drawings so intricate. I love it.
I thank you for writing,
Hugs,
Micheline
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This is great, Micheline! I was fortunate enough to see The Book of Kells with my own eyes, while in Dublin a few years ago. It was awesome. I loved reading about it here.
Love,
Naomi
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The Book of Kells is of such beauty and, by searching a little, the Interet allows us to look at it. I am so glad you enjoyed it. It is the oldest among the great illuminated manuscripts.
Dear Naomi, take good care of yourself.
Love,
Micheline
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Oh what a beautiful treasury your blog is! I am so glad you found mine so that I have now found yours! I shall really enjoy your blog from here on in. x
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Thank you so much. Best, Micheline
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