This drawing is formatted as a recto page in an illuminated manuscript. The central image depicts St. Fiacre, a 7th century Irish-French hermit who is the patron saint of gardeners.
The saint holds a spade and an open Bible, and stands before his chapel, which is surrounded by blossoming plants. The lettering reads Sancte Fiacre, ora pro nobis, St. Fiacre, pray for us.
The ornamental border surrounding the central image and the text contains a cucumber vine, a bee and two butterflies.
Medium: Drawing, color ink on Bristol board with gold and palladium leaf
Dimensions: 5" × 7"
Year: 2012
The original drawing was made on private commission.
An open-edition giclée print of this drawing is available for $33. You may use the button below to pay via PayPal, debit card or credit card. Be sure to confirm the shipping address.
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