Rose of Eirinn

I see Her everywhere; in roses red
She is the pulse of E’irinn’s ancient art,
A jewel among the leaves of history.
Love blossoms in Her scarlet sacred heart.

When I first began this series I imagined I would paint the Holy Mother only in floral settings. The first was set in sunflowers, and I knew the second would be roses because these are my two favorite flowers. But before starting this painting, I looked over a set of pictures of the Madonna and Child that had belonged to my mother, and found a reproduction from the Irish Book of Kells that fired my imagination. I really wanted to recapture the sense of that ancient work — but how to incorporate a rose? That’s how the rose blossomed into the Sacred Heart. I feel a special personal attachment to this painting because it celebrates my Irish heritage.

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Rose of E’irinn (The Book of Kells) Note Card Set

Ten 5 x 7 cards and 10 envelopes per package. (includes shipping and handling)

Price: $12.50

Variety Pack

Ten 5 x 7 cards and 10 envelopes per package. (includes shipping and handling)

Price: $12.50

Photo posted by Kate Duffy Sim on November - 29 - 2011

Album: "I See Her Everywhere"