The Book of Kells is a spectacularly illuminated gospel manuscript dating from around 800AD and held in Trinity College library in Dublin. Some idea of the colours achieved can be seen below.
I thought it would be of interest to list how these colours were achieved.
If you ever visit Dublin, do go and see the manuscript for yourself.
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