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Date: 1913. Materials: Tempera, oil and gold leaf on canvas. Measurements: 122.30 x 144.50 cm; Framed: 142.00 x 164.20 cm. Object type: Painting. Credit line: Purchased 1946. Accession number: NG 2043. Gallery: Scottish National Gallery (On Display) Depicted: St Bride. Subjects: Christianity The sea Celtic Revival Gaelic.
Oct 8, 2014 · In contrast to the near-severity of the central angel, there's a tenderness in the leading angel's face, which turns back and looks upon Bride with care and compassion. The richly detailed robes worn by the angels tell stories from the life of Christ.
His output ranged from murals and paintings through to stained glass and book illustrations. Wikipedia entry. John Duncan (1866–1945) was a Scottish Symbolist painter. Much of his work, apart from portraits, depicted Arthurian legends, Celtic folklore, and other mythological subjects.
There are few characters more quintessentially Celtic than Brigid. Was she a goddess or was she a saint or was she both? In the painting by John Duncan, made in 1913, she is, according to legend, being carried by angels to witness Christ’s nativity.
Oct 23, 2019 · A great example of this is his painting, “St. Bride” (1913). This painting depicts the legend of the Irish Saint Bride as she was miraculously transported to Bethlehem to attend the nativity of Christ. In this work, Duncan’s affinity for the illuminated manuscripts of Ireland is most pronounced.
John Duncan was a leading artist in the Celtic Revival movement in Scotland. Inspired by ancient lore and the unique landscape of the Hebridean Isles, Duncan created works showcased his highly ...
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‘Saint Bride’ was created in 1913 by John Duncan in Symbolism style. Find more prominent pieces of religious painting at Wikiart.org – best visual art database.
