Medieval Manuscripts: A Visit to the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies Library at U of T With Doris Major

There’s nothing quite like diving into the magic of a medieval manuscript! Doris Major will be sharing incredible photos from books in the restricted library of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS) at the University of Toronto—a place you need special permission to enter.

Together, we’ll flip through stunning facsimiles of masterpieces like the Book of Kells and the Lindisfarne Gospels, to name a few. We’ll get a peek at Visigothic lettering in all its glory, marvel at pages that make you wonder, “How on earth did they do that?” and even spot a few mistakes. To top it off, we’ll look at the tiniest letters penned with a quill.