feb 21, 700 - Lindisfarne Gospels
Description:
Date: 700 C.E.Artist: Bishop Eadfrith
Medium: illuminated manuscript, ink, pigments, and gold on vellum
Location: British Library, London
Function: Made to honor God and St. Cuthbert - - Opening of Luke’s Gospel
- Cover and opening of St. Matthew’s Gospel
- Luke’s portrait
- Opens John’s Gospel
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Date:
feb 21, 700
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~ 1326 years ago