From the Book of Kells
By Anneliese PeeblesType: Plaque
Technique: Carved
Material: Wood
Width: 31cm | Height: 39cm
Production date: 2021
From the Book of Kells, hand-carved in wood. George Bain illustrates this in his book Celtic Art, Methods of Construction on page 104. He notes that the early medieval scribe drew the original with a maximum dimension of only 3.7cm.
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This is fantastic! What type of wood do you use?
Hi Lynne. I use a chilean native wood called rauli (nothofagus alpina).
Exquisite work!
Thanks! 😊