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They are works of unbelievable beauty and artistry, mementos of an age of faith.
An “illuminated manuscript” refers most broadly to a written work—usually a bible, set of Gospels, or other sacred book—that has been decorated with ornate letters, borders, or illustrations. Illuminated manuscripts were produced from the early Middle Ages into the Renaissance, with the art form declining after the introduction of printing.
One of the most stunning and famous examples of an illuminated manuscript is the Lindisfarne Gospels, which date from the early 8th century. This text was created at the monastery of Lindisfarne, a community founded by the Irish monk St. Aidan in the 7th century. Lying just off the coast of northeastern England, Lindisfarne is also called “Holy Island,” and can be visited to this day.
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What are “illuminated manuscripts”? - Get Fed™
An “illuminated manuscript” refers most broadly to a written work—usually a bible, set of Gospels, or other sacred book—that has been decorated with ornate letters, borders, or illustrations. Illuminated manuscripts were produced from the early Middle Ages into the Renaissance, with the art form declining after the introduction of printing.
One of the most stunning and famous examples of an illuminated manuscript is the Lindisfarne Gospels, which date from the early 8th century. This text was created at the monastery of Lindisfarne, a community founded by the Irish monk St. Aidan in the 7th century. Lying just off the coast of northeastern England, Lindisfarne is also called “Holy Island,” and can be visited to this day.
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What are “illuminated manuscripts”? - Get Fed™
