Saint Abigail—Patron Saint of Beekeepers
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2023 @Sue Ellen Parkinson
Original, Acrylic on wood - $3500
Print: 13” x 19” • $65
St Abigail is the Patron Saint of Bees and Beekeepers. She is a medieval Irish saint, born around the 6th century in County Clare. To escape her families feuding she ran away to live in the Aran Islands but an angel appeared to her and told her that she was meant to live in a land that would be marked by the presence of "nine white deer." Abigail was also a healer and herbalist in addition to having an affinity with bees. I felt her strong, independent spirit while doing this painting.
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