Facsimile from the Book of Kells; An illuminated manuscript circa AD 650 - 690; Introductory page to the Gospel of St Matthew

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Facsimile from the Book of Kells; An illuminated manuscript written circa AD 800; Introductory page to the Gospel of St Matthew depicting Christ Enthroned surrounded by angels

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Size: 4400px × 5672px
Location: Abbey of Kells, County Meath, Ireland
Photo credit: © Timewatch Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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