Friday, May 20, 2011

Book of Kells-miniatures (8th century)

In the 8th century, in Ireland, an unknown artist painted the illuminations of a religious Christian book known as the Book of Kells.


Artista desconhecido pintou no séc. VIII as iluminuras do livro de carácter religioso Cristão conhecido pela designação de Book of Kells existente na Irlanda.

Unknown (8th century)-'arrest of Christ'-miniature-fol.114r Dublin-Trinity College (Book of Kells)

Unknown (8th century)-'Christ enthroned'-miniature-fol. 32v Dublin-Trinity College (Book of Kells)

Unknown (8th century)-'Madonna and Child-miniature-fol.7v Dublin-Trinity College (Book of Kells)

Unknown (8th century)-'four Evangelist symbols'-miniature-fol.27v Dublin-Trinity College (Book of Kells)

Unknown (8th century)-'portrait of Matthew' -miniature-fol.28v Dublin-Trinity College (Book of Kells)

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