This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible. It is esoteric and powerful, interpreted by many people in many ways. Allow it to settle within and speak to your heart.  

This is based on designs from the Winchester Bible written in the mid twelfth century  in Winchester, England. This style of illumination is called Romanesque.

The text is from John 1:1-5 in the Bible.  

Hand painted on calfskin parchment using watercolours, ink and embellished with 23ct gold leaf.  

Original Image size 19 x 25 cm

In the beginning