The Book Of Kells - Resizable Version- 2 Copies Included - Boxed

This version comes with a resizer. 2 books included and a full perm easel.
Please use resizer only when book is closed!

The Book of Kells is the most recognized and most remarkable artifact of medieval Celtic art. A stunningly beautiful manuscript containing the Four Gospels, completed in about 800AD. It is Ireland's most precious medieval artifact, and is generally considered the finest surviving illuminated manuscript to have been produced in medieval Europe.

It was a labor of love bringing this divine relic inworld. 33 different pages are contained within. Most are full pages, but added are a half dozen detail pages, and two pages of beautiful script in latin, essential to get a grasp of just how minute the workmanship is. This is definitely artwork you’ll want to zoom in on, and will never tire of. Bound beautifully in gold and jewels.

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The book includes sounds upon opening, closing, and page turns. When opened, clicking the left side closes the book. Clicking the right side brings you to the next splendorous image.

It features page after page of lavish, colorful lettering, illumination, decoration and intricate illustration.
This is most elaborate manuscript of its kind to survive from the early Middle Ages. It was commonly believed for a time that it was created by angels.The workmanship is so fine that some of the details can only be clearly seen with a magnifying glass.

The scribes and artists who created the Book of Kells were monks who lived in a monastery on the remote island of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland.
Its long history includes being stolen in a Viking raid when it’s cover made of gold and gems was torn off ,was never recovered, and it had suffered some water damage.For a time it was taken for safekeeping by the Roman Catholic Church. In the 17th century it was returned to Ireland where it resides today in Dublin.

This is a sticky item, meaning people will stick around to look through it. One page alone can take many minutes to take in, and it is a joy to do so.

This is a museum quality piece. Would be suitable in and irish/celtic, religious, or christian themed build. Perfect in an old church or gothic setting. Straight from the Middle Ages, it’s timeless beauty will be appreciated by any who lay eyes on it. The pagan influences are unmistakable. It brings true meaning back to the word “awesome”.

If you would prefer such images in the form of wall art, lit can be found in my related items.

Simply and utterly divine!

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