Book of Kells is an illuminated (decorated) manuscript of the four Gospels and related material in Latin. Its decorations and its calligraphy (beautiful handwriting) make it one of the world’s most beautiful books. Its pages measure 13 by 9 inches (33 by 23 centimeters). Some decorated initials occupy a full page.
Scholars are uncertain about the date or place of origin of the book. It was produced between the mid-700’s and early 800’s, probably in a Columban monastery in Ireland, perhaps the monastery at Kells. The Book of Kells is now on exhibition in the Trinity College library in Dublin.
