How the Monks Wrote with the Animals
Animal Letters from the Book of Kells The monks wrote with the animals by entangling and interlacing animals and body parts around letters in the Book of Kells. Sometimes as…
Finfolk Man
Wisdom of the Celts This is a drawing taken from the Book of Kells of the Finfolk Man from Celtic mythology. I found the Finfolk Man in George Bain's book…
Designs for Horse Harness Fittings
La Tene Style found in Horse Gear The Celts loved and honoured horses. They were highly skilled riders and fierce warriors in battle. Horses were part of the farming and…
The Old Gardener
A Tetramorph From the Trier Gospels This old gardener from an illuminated manuscript holds a flower and a knife. The image from c720 AD is signed by the artist scribe…
Mad March Hare
The Hare and the Easter Bunny The Celts are connected to nature and the seasons. There are many festivals and events to celebrate throughout the year and the Spring Equinox…