Chi-rho-iota
Factual Information:
From: Iona, Scotland
Period: Late eight or early ninth century
Period: Late eight or early ninth century
General Information:
This intricate artwork depicts the christian symbol of the Chi-Rho. The Chi-Rho is one of the earliest forms of christian symbols, formed by superimposing the first two capital letters of Chi and Rho, or X and P, from the Greek word for Christ (ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ). This particular symbol is from the Book of Kells, made in an Irish monastery.
Why This Artwork?
This artwork was chosen to further articulate what their artwork was like at the time. It was also chosen because of the religious symbols it depicted, showing something of their culture at the time.