Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 128 (1998), 537-549
ABSTRACT
This paper explores the iconography and style of the illuminations in the 10th-century Book of Deer (Cambridge Univ Lib li 6.32). Although informal and general appearance the book conforms to a group of Irish pocket gospels, it is possible that the book was produced in Scotland, with Deer Abbey being the most likely location. On f4v a sword of Anglo-Saxon or Viking type is depicted. The implications of this are examined in terms of surviving artefacts and other manuscript depictions.
The art of the Book of Deer
Geddes, Jane
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 128 (1998), 537-549
ABSTRACT
This paper explores the iconography and style of the illuminations in the 10th-century Book of Deer (Cambridge Univ Lib li 6.32). Although informal and general appearance the book conforms to a group of Irish pocket gospels, it is possible that the book was produced in Scotland, with Deer Abbey being the most likely location. On f4v a sword of Anglo-Saxon or Viking type is depicted. The implications of this are examined in terms of surviving artefacts and other manuscript depictions.
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