The Lindisfarne Gospels: Medieval Multiculturalism | Collection in Focus | British Library
Channel: British Library
Date: 2022-11-11

Around the year 700, the bishop Eadfrith wrote and painted the Lindisfarne Gospels completely by hand. Combining influences drawn from Irish, Germanic and Mediterranean cultures, it’s a stunning example of medieval art and book design. 

1300 years later, the Lindisfarne Gospels stands as one of the world’s most celebrated manuscripts. 

Eleanor Jackson, Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts, brings this collection item into focus.

You can explore our digitised version of the Lindisfarne Gospels here: bl.uk/lindisfarne-gospels-manuscript

And delve further with Eleanor's new book, 'The Lindisfarne Gospels: Art, History & Inspiration': http://bit.ly/3Us2mrj

2:40 - The Staffordshire Hoard is owned by Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent City Councils on behalf of the nation and cared for by Birmingham Museums Trust and the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust.