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One of the earliest and simultaneously most-splendid manuscripts in the history of book art originated in 8th century Scotland. It is the so-called Book of Kells, which is named after its centuries-long abode in the Abbey of Kells in Ireland. The book is furnished with fascinating, almost magical miniature scenes, which account for a breathtaking attestation of the origins of #illumination in Europe. Precious colors and rare decorative elements adorn nearly every page of the masterly #manuscript.

[janiverster]

Thank you for sharing this. I bought my dad a poster of one of the pages in 1990 from Trinity College, which still hangs, albeit very faded, above his bed. He now has Alzheimer's and all he remembers is that I gave it to him, not the relevance of it. I enjoyed seeing what else is contained in this treasure.

[taylorw]

No “United Kingdom” in 800. The kingdom of Dal Riata, west Scotland settled largely by Irish (the original Scotti). A humbling work whatever the origin.