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Book of Kells

Book of Kells
The Book of Kells, an illuminated Irish manuscript of the Gospels in Latin, contains sumptuous illustrations on vellum, including this page illustrating the arrest of Jesus Christ. The manuscript, which probably dates from the mid-8th century, is in Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland.
The Board of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland/Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York
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Matthew, Gospel According to; Gospel; Ireland; Ireland (island); Illuminated Manuscripts; Irish Art; Book
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