Book of Durrow
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, Limited
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780500294604
Subjects: Trinity college (dublin, ireland); Illumination of books and manuscripts; Ireland, history
Description: The Book of Durrow' is among the earliest-surviving decorated manuscripts in north-western Europe. A masterpiece of Celtic art, it is believed to be the oldest fully decorated Insular Gospel that survives, pre-dating the Book of Kells by more than a century. Created in a monastery associated with the Irish saint Colum Cille (St Columba), its text and artwork reflect the formative years of a distinctive 'golden age' of artistic production in Ireland and Britain. This richly decorated introductory guide explores the manuscript's distinctive artwork, providing a fascinating view of the eclectic sources drawn upon by the scribe/illuminator to adorn this sacred text.