Thursday, February 28, 2008

Protector of Art


Legend has it that St. Theodosia died of grievous injuries when tortured for trying to protect an icon in her monastery from the iconoclasts. She has thus been named as a patron saint of art. With such an intense face and formidable stance she doesn't seem like someone easy to deny!

St. Theodosia, 16” x 12” Egg tempera and 24 carat gold on 1” cradled Claybord. Detail of St. Theodosia while in progress.
By the hand of MF Dondelinger
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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Bearer of Good News


I think Archangel Garbriel is one of the most beautiful images of traditional icons.

He is considered the patron saint of broadcasters, postal workers, ambassadors, newsvendors, and couriers.


Archangel Gabriel, 11” x 6” Egg Tempera and 24 carat gold on ¾” solid wood panel.
By the hand of MF Dondelinger.
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