Irish Blessing Matted Print, 8 by 10 inches

• Beautiful Irish Blessing Matted print
• Great addition to any room
• Can be put inside a frame or hung as is

Details

This beautiful hand painted Irish Blessing print is a wonderful addition to any home or office. Measuring 8 by 10 inches, it reads, "May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields & until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of his hand." For centuries, prior to the invention of the printing press, monastic artists had been hand lettering, illuminating and painting books and scrolls on parchment. The most significant of these, The Book of Kells, was produced by Irish monks. Celtic artist, Kevin Dillon has rediscovered the same medieval techniques used by these monks. He crushes semi-precious stones, lapis lazuli, cinnabar, and azurite to make his own paints. Using goose quill, the letters are meticulously scripted onto the calf-skin vellum. One at a time the colors are applied, and the final illumination is achieved using 24K gold leaf. The artist's seal is imprinted on the bottom of each piece, making every print a unique piece of artwork to treasure for years.

Dimensions & Specifications

• Measures 8 x 10 inches
• Matted