Our Lady of Hope appeared in the sky to four children at Pontmain, in France, on the evening of 17 January 1871. The Blessed Virgin Mary here wore a blue gown that gathered into it the surrounding stars; a black veil; blue slippers with golden bows; and a golden diadem with a red band. A blue oval with four candles formed around her, and a red cross appeared over her heart. She appeared at first joyful, then sad as she contemplated a red crucifix in her hands.
My artistic intention was to connect this recent apparition to the older medieval iconography of the Blessed Virgin Mary: the Woman of the Apocalypse, the Immaculate Conception and the Virgin of Parturition. She has a solar halo with twelve stars, and a crescent moon beneath her feet. The ΜΡ ΘΥ inscription is the Greek nomina sacra for the Mother of God that appears in traditional icons. I did my best to depict the stars as dynamic, varied and interesting.
Medium: Drawing, color ink on calfskin vellum
Dimensions: 5" × 7"
Year: 2018
The original drawing was made on private commission.
Open-edition giclée prints of this drawing are available. You may use the buttons below to pay via PayPal, debit card, or credit card. Be sure to confirm the shipping address.
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Actual size art print: $35
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10" × 14" large print: $70
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200dpi digital download: $7
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