Illuminated Gospel of John

An exquisite fine art edition of St John's Gospel, illuminated by artist-calligrapher Jane Sullivan. Inspired by Celtic art and the beautiful illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, this is a prayerful and sometimes playful piece of art as well as a unique presentation of this sacred text. Following the majestic King James Version, the Gospel is beautifully handwritten in traditional calligraphic script, richly illuminated with original illustrations throughout. A year in the making, the Gospel's every page is copiously illustrated and represents a display of reverence for the text. As a 21st-century artist, Jane Sullivan brings together the medieval and the modern, using high-quality gouaches, inks and paper, to create the finished book, which is carefully printed on high-grade wove paper. The result is a book to delight both eye and soul, inviting all to discover, or rediscover, this most mystical of the Gospels.

Product details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009482615
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0948261-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Illustration, Book design, Bibles, BIBLES / King James Version / New Testament & Portions, History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400, Lettering & Calligraphy, Medieval style, Calligraphy and hand-lettering, Manuscripts and illumination, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art