St. Columcille:
oil on canvas: 36"x18"
Irish monk of the 6th century. He lived first in
northern Ireland; later he exiled himself to the island of Iona in Scotland in
reparation for the sin of covetousness. He was known for his humility and
love of animals. A heron was his constant companion.
later he exiled himself to the island of Iona in Scotland in reparation for
his sin of covetousness
Enlarged picture