Hiberno-Saxon Art: Chi-Rho-Iota Page from the Book of Matthew in the Book of Kells, 800 Lavish, richly decorated book Very complex designs Interlacing patterns The initials are the dominant motif Chi and Rho = the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek (Christos); often represented as a monogram in Christian art Created by monks in a Scriptorium Painted on vellum Very expensive material
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