The Book of Kells
A beautiful illuminated manuscript believed to have been created at the end of the 8th century, The Book of Kells survived Viking attacks, use as a ledger for 11th century property transactions, Cromwell's invasions, and the theft of its jewel-encrusted gold cover. It was sent to Dublin in the 17th century for safekeeping, where it was acquired by it current caretaker, Trinity College. It's a lage codex of the New Testament, with summaries, etymologies, prefaces, and most notably gorgeous decorations that clearly demonstrate the dedication and painstaking vision of the Irish monks who created it.
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| Folio 32v shows Christ enthroned from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Kells |
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