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Lindisfarne Gospels
Book • 2013
The Lindisfarne Gospels, an early 8th-century illuminated manuscript, is a masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon art, created on Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, in Northumbria.
This stunning codex contains the four Gospels of the New Testament, meticulously adorned with intricate interlace patterns, vibrant colors, and detailed depictions of evangelists.
The manuscript showcases a remarkable fusion of Celtic, Germanic, and Mediterranean artistic influences, reflecting the rich cultural exchange of its time.
Its creation is attributed to Bishop Eadfrith, with later additions, including an Old English gloss by Aldred.
The Lindisfarne Gospels exemplifies the pinnacle of early medieval book production and remains a symbol of the artistic and spiritual achievements of Anglo-Saxon England.
This stunning codex contains the four Gospels of the New Testament, meticulously adorned with intricate interlace patterns, vibrant colors, and detailed depictions of evangelists.
The manuscript showcases a remarkable fusion of Celtic, Germanic, and Mediterranean artistic influences, reflecting the rich cultural exchange of its time.
Its creation is attributed to Bishop Eadfrith, with later additions, including an Old English gloss by Aldred.
The Lindisfarne Gospels exemplifies the pinnacle of early medieval book production and remains a symbol of the artistic and spiritual achievements of Anglo-Saxon England.
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Michelle P. Brown, "Bede and the Theory of Everything" (Reaktion Books, 2023)
