Essay: The Lindisfarne Gospels – the story of how a medieval masterpiece was made
SOPHIE KELLY, a lecturer in the history of art at the University of Bristol, looks at the history and beauty of the Lindisfarne Gospels, currently on show at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle, UK…
In the UK, York Minister offers rare opportunity to see medieval window depicting St Cuthbert up close
Norfolk, UK Visitors to York Minister now have a unique opportunity to see intricate details of the St Cuthbert Window, one of the rarest medieval narrative windows in existence. The window, which is currently undergoing restoration, was created around 1440 and is prominently located at the east end of York Minister beside the high altar. St […]
Great Works: The Lindisfarne Gospels
DAVID ADAMS looks at one of the treasures held in the British Library…