Angel - Symbol of St Matthew - Folio 27v

Drawn from the evangelist symbols of the Book of Kells, the winged figure represents St. Matthew and the human nature of Christ revealed through the Incarnation. Inspired by the prophetic visions of Ezekiel and the Book of Revelation, the four sacred beings became enduring symbols within early Christian illumination.

Radiant color, intricate interlace, and flowing ornament transform the figure into a luminous expression of divine mystery, where sacred text and visionary artistry become one.

Hand-painted in enamel on traditional Palestinian hand-blown glass from Bethlehem, this ornament unites Celtic illumination with ancient Middle Eastern glassmaking traditions.