In this zoomorphic initial, the body of a winged dragon turns back on itself to bite its own wings to form the letter 's.' The twisting forms of the initial recall early Celtic interlace patterns. Although ultimately of non-Christian origin, Celtic design traditions were spread by Irish monks who, as early as the sixth century, traveled throughout the continent as missionaries. The monks... Initial S This image shows the reverse of a cutting with a decorated initial from a choir book. Script: Rotunda
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