Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram
9th Century
Munich
The Codex of St. Emmeram is an illuminated Gospel Book that's cover page is highly illimunated with the use of gold and gems. It was produced for the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles II. The middle of the cover page shows an illustration of the Emperor. This decision was made in 1930 to make this official. With careful study of the text, a connection between the written work and the picture on the cover became apparent.
The book was written out by the monks Liuthard and Beringer.
This video goes in depth with the history of manuscript making.
The adoration of the Lamb from the Codex Aureus of St. Emmeram
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