Irish illuminated manuscripts from the 6th to 12th centuries showcased intricate artwork and designs that blended Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Mediterranean influences. Manuscripts contained the four Gospels, psalms, and other religious texts written in Latin and the distinctive Insular style of lettering. Illustrations featured interlacing patterns, animals, humans, and scenes from the lives of Christian saints in vibrant reds, blues, yellows, and greens.
Irish illuminated manuscripts from the 6th to 12th centuries showcased intricate artwork and designs that blended Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Mediterranean influences. Manuscripts contained the four Gospels, psalms, and other religious texts written in Latin and the distinctive Insular style of lettering. Illustrations featured interlacing patterns, animals, humans, and scenes from the lives of Christian saints in vibrant reds, blues, yellows, and greens.
Irish illuminated manuscripts from the 6th to 12th centuries showcased intricate artwork and designs that blended Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Mediterranean influences. Manuscripts contained the four Gospels, psalms, and other religious texts written in Latin and the distinctive Insular style of lettering. Illustrations featured interlacing patterns, animals, humans, and scenes from the lives of Christian saints in vibrant reds, blues, yellows, and greens.
(Ritus Et Artes, 7) Wojtek Jezierski, Lars Hermanson, Hans Jacob Orning, Thomas Småberg - Rituals, Performatives, and Political Order in Northern Europe, C. 650-1350-Brepols (2015)