The History of a Medieval Masterpiece

Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 3 PM

Tickets: Free; limited availability, advance registration is required.
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Join Joshua O'Driscoll, Assistant Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, for a virtual exploration of a 1,200-year-old book that forms the cornerstone of the renowned collection of illuminated manuscripts at the Morgan Library & Museum. Known as the Lindau Gospels (MS M.1), this ninth-century gospel book is famous for its jewelled covers, which are in fact much older than the manuscript they now adorn. No less spectacular are the precious Byzantine and Near-Eastern textiles lining the inside of the covers, as well as the richly illuminated pages of the manuscript itself. Taking into account these various aspects, and more, this talk will consider the Lindau Gospels as a composite object, emphasizing the types of evidence scholars have used to construct its history and the many mysteries that still remain.

Please note that the program will take place online. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to participate using Zoom. We ask that you download the app in advance for the best user experience.

Details from the Lindau Gospels. Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.1.

Please call (212) 685-0008 ext. 560 or e-mail tickets@themorgan.org for information.