Book of kells reproduction

In the 1980s a facsimile of the book of kells was begun in a project between the fine art facsimile publisher of switzerland and trinity college, dublin. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin 19741028. You dont need the original any more, because now you have the facsimile, said the librarian, peter fox. Figures of humans, animals and mythical beasts, and celtic knots and interlacing patterns in vibrant colours, enliven the manuscripts pages. Not all collectors think positively of facsimile editions. Oct 10, 2017 the book of kells is thought to be the work of a number of unknown geniusartists living in the monastery of iona around the year 800. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry henry, francoise published by alfred a. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona.

The book of kells the classic text digital exhibits. Manuscripts is a rare document and artifact reproduction company. Jun 02, 1987 the original book of kells is a book of the latin gospels made by a group of monks at an irish monastery around the year 800. They created earlymedieval miniatures which count among the most beautiful images of handcrafted book art altogether. Buy book of kells posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. The richness of the book of kells decoration remained relatively unknown until the early decades of the nineteenth century. Sep 10, 2010 the book of kells is one of historys greatest art works highlighting the four gospels of the new testament with magnificent celtic illustrations of inexhaustible beauty and intricacy. Precious colors and rare decorative elements adorn nearly every page of the masterly manuscript. The book of kells archives and special collections. Reproduction services price list items in our collections are often rare, fragile andor irreplaceable.

The book of kells is thought to be the work of a number of unknown geniusartists living in the monastery of iona around the year 800. This box was especially designed for the reproduction of the book of kells but. Created in the years around 800, it survived viking raids and the theft of its jeweled covers. It is a masterpiece of medieval art that beautifully depicts the four gospels in fullpage of illustrations of christ, the virgin, the child, and evangelists. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. One of the earliest and simultaneously mostsplendid manuscripts in the history of book art originated in 8th century scotland.

The book of kells, of which our copy is a replica, was written more than 1,200. This is a very rare complete facsimile of the book of kells evangeliorum auattuor codex cenannensis published by fine arts facsimile publishers of switzerland in conjunction with trinity college, dublin in 1990 with a limitation of 1480 copies numbered in arabic numbers for sale and 80 copies numbered in roman numerals not for sale but reserved as complimentary copies for the authors. Book of kells leafing through the facsimile edition youtube. Customize your book of kells poster with hundreds of different frame options, and get the exact look that you want for your wall. The work is the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts for the intricacy, detail, and majesty of the illustrations. The book of kells is one of the finest and most famous, and also one of the latest, of a group of manuscripts in what is known as the insular style, produced from the late 6th through the early 9th centuries in monasteries in ireland, scotland and england and in continental monasteries with hibernoscottish or anglosaxon foundations. The facsimile was produced using stateofthe art reproduction technology, and has been critically acclaimed for its closeness to the original. The book was created sometime around the year 800 but scholars have been unable to determine where. The original book of kells is a book of the latin gospels made by a group of monks at an irish monastery around the year 800. It is acknowledged on all sides that before the arrival of st.

Both these defects are present in the original manuscript. They created earlymedieval miniatures which count among the most beautiful images of handcrafted book. This facsimile of the book of kells is the most recent and most faithful reproduction of the manuscript. Our reproduction is of the the kells manuscript in its entirety. In 1951, the swiss publisher urs graf verlag bern produced the first facsimile of the book of kells. The majority of the pages were reproduced in blackandwhite. The illustrations and ornamentation of the book of kells are outstanding. The book of kells limited edition leather bound book. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin 19741028 unknown on. Reproductions are performed by professional photographers and library staff, trained in the use of scanners and cameras. Among the earliest artists to tackle the task were two women, margaret stokes and helen. While not a page by page reproduction, the fullpage, fullcolor portraits show the book of kells at its finest. Shop for book of kells art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. All book of kells posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee.

The gospel texts are prefaced by other texts, including canon tables, or concordances of gospel passages common to two or more of the evangelists. Weve got the perfect gift to celebrate your special occasion. This is a very rare complete facsimile of the book of kells evangeliorum auattuor codex cenannensis published by fine arts facsimile publishers of switzerland in conjunction with trinity college, dublin in 1990 with a limitation of 1480 copies numbered in arabic numbers for sale and 80 copies numbered in roman numerals not for sale but reserved as complimentary. Apr 21, 2011 the book of kells features a latin version of the four gospels and highly ornate drawings of the apostles and other biblical figures that resemble stainedglass window images. Book of kells the book of kells, of which our copy is a replica, was written more than 1,200 years ago by monks in medieval ireland. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona fled raids in the early ninth century. It is first mentioned in an account of a theft in the church. It is the socalled book of kells, which is named after its centurieslong abode in the abbey of kells in ireland. The book of kells features a latin version of the four gospels and highly ornate drawings of the apostles and other biblical figures that resemble stainedglass window images. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college by henry francoise. Helen campbell doliers drawings were directly traced from the manuscript, and so the most accurate of the early painted reproductions. This book is a good explanation of the book, ranging down to artistic minutia of its letters and pictures.

It is one of the most famous and valuable illuminated manuscripts to have survived to modern times. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. Buckley and his estate creators fine art facsimile publishers of. The book of kells holds a special place in the history of western art as a crowning achievement of the insular manuscript tradition. The last important attempt at reproduction in colour was made about forty years ago. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin and it turns out it is an elaborate medieval manuscript of the four gospels. The kells manuscript is a reproduction of the book of kells help at the trinity library in ireland. Book of kells simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The original manuscript can be seen in dublin, ireland at the trinity college library. The book of kells the classic text digital exhibits uwm. Comments on the fine art facsimile limited edition of the book of kells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had.

Letters taken from the book of kells used in the typography of stokes book, early christian art in ireland 1894. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. The leather is a 4 oz cowhide, from a small supplier in new york state. Get the best deals on facsimile antique manuscripts when you shop the largest online selection at. The strange imagination displayed in the pages, the impeccable technique and the very fine state of preservation make the book of kells an object of. Book of kells to be reprinted rte archives arts and culture. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin 97805002322 by henry, francoise and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Peter fox of trinity college library explains why a new facsimile is being. The book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval arta brilliantly decorated version of the four gospels with fullpage depictions of christ, the virgin and the evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting.

Customize your book of kells print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Collection guide summary abstract limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. The first time i saw an illustration from the book of kells, in an art history class, i fell in love. The debate centers on whether the book was begun on iona and finished at.

Generally believed to have been written by monks in the scriptorium of the monastery founded by st columcille on the hebridean island of iona, it was moved to a new monastery in kells, co meath, after a viking raid on iona in the early ninth. Today the book of kells resides at the library of the trinity college of dublin. The text of the gospels is mostly taken from the vulgate bible, and it has several passages from earlier versions of the bible, such as the vetus latina. One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early middle ages in europe, the book of kells was probably painted around 800 in a monastery at iona in scotland or kells in ireland, or perhaps in both places.

Nov 05, 2015 the book is believed to have been brought to kells following a viking raid on the monastery on the island of iona, scotland, in 806. The book of kells is one of historys greatest art works highlighting the four gospels of the new testament with magnificent celtic illustrations of inexhaustible beauty and intricacy. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin reissue by henry, francoise isbn. Browse in full colour and high resolution our 7,000 treasures, including the full book of kells, all free. Photoduplication of these items requires careful handling to prevent damage from physical misuse, exposure to light, etc. The book is furnished with fascinating, almost magical miniature scenes. The illuminations depict scenes from the life of christ in brilliant. Digital collections the library of trinity college. The book of kells is located at the trinity college in dublin and it is open for public visits, most times the book of kells contains the four gospels of the christian scriptures written in black, red, purple, and yellow ink in an insular majuscule script, preceded by prefaces, summaries, and concordances of gospel passages. Our specialist reconstructs the rare, unique, and most soughtafter treasures from history using period correct techniques. Extraordinarily inventive and intricate imagery accompanies the texts of the four gospels.

Each book of kells art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. The actual writing of the book of kells is in itself the embodiment the handwriting in the ms. Digital collections values preservation we digitise to protect and preserve the rare and unique collections of the library of trinity college dublin. The hardcover books are made with two pieces of real wood on the inside. Find the book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin by henry, francoise at biblio. The book of kells contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed with readings from the earlier old latin translation. The book of kells is an amazing book of manuscripts created in ireland. The facsimile was produced using state of the art reproduction technology, and has been critically acclaimed for its closeness to the original. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. The illumination, range of colors, intricate designs and carefully woven religious symbolism bring the dark ages back to life as you turn the pages. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. Even in reproduction, there are extraordinary tones of blue, yellow, rust, red, green and purple.

The two reproduction volumes are bound by otto walter ltd. Accessibility we enable people to access, explore and discover knowledge and to support research and teaching at all levels. Mar, 2017 the book of kells the book of kells is a lavishly decorated manuscript of the four gospels of the new testament of the bible. The book of kells by bernard meehan, hardcover barnes. This reproduction of the book of kells will be kept in a specially designed case located in the special collections department of the library in room 345. The decoration combines traditional christian iconography with the ornate swirling motifs typical of the art of the british isles. All of our manuscripts are made custom to order for.

The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the four gospels of the new testament together with some extra texts and tables it was created by celtic monks about 800 ad or slightly earlier. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by henry, francoise and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Irelands book of kells is facsimiled the new york times. This beautiful slipcased book has fullsized photographs in color of every page in the original book of kells, plus interesting and explanative text, and lots of closeups of the fantastic interlace designs.

The book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in. Faksimileverlag luzern produced more than 1400 copies of the first color reproduction of the manuscript in its entirety. To those who have not examined the book of kells two features in the plates may require explanation. Choose from a wide range of unique trinity college gifts, perfect for alumni, graduates, students and visitors to our campus. Nov 22, 2019 in the 1980s a facsimile of the book of kells was begun in a project between the fine art facsimile publisher of switzerland and trinity college, dublin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A 2006 facsimile reproduction of the 1936 uk first edition right down to the red boards being stamped in period style and the inclusion of the 76 price on the dust cover. Fullsize color reproduction of the entire original document, book of kells. Reproducing the intricate detail of the artwork posed a considerable challenge, requiring time, patience and a steady hand.