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The Lindisfarne Gospels

The Lindisfarne Gospels is the outstanding surviving example of Anglo-Saxon book painting of the late seventh century. Written and illuminated in honour of God and St. Cuthbert about AD 698. It is famous for the superb quality and intricate design of its decorated pages. This video tells the story of the manuscript's creation and history.

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  • "Masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon book painting"@en

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  • "The Lindisfarne Gospels is the outstanding surviving example of Anglo-Saxon book painting of the late seventh century. Written and illuminated in honour of God and St. Cuthbert about AD 698. It is famous for the superb quality and intricate design of its decorated pages. This video tells the story of the manuscript's creation and history."@en
  • "The creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels. Shows the process of making and decorating an illuminated manuscript."@en
  • "The Lindisfarne Gospels manuscript is one of Britain's greatest treasures, the outstanding surviving example of Anglo-Saxon book painting of the late seventh century. Written and illuminated about AD 698, it is famous for the superb quality and intricate design of its pages. Combining location footage with images from other manuscripts of the period, this film tells the story of the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels. The complex process of making and decorating an illuminated manuscript is also explained, revealing the major pages of the Gospels in fascinating close-up."@en

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