St Patrick standing at center looking off to viewer’s right. Holding a green covered book in proper left hand, staff in proper right hand. Serpents on grass at his feet. Body of water in background.
Similar image to 2007.D62.
Remainder of title: /Born in the Year 361-Died in the Year 438/ Serpentes et omnia venenata animalia ex itibernia baculo Jesu expulit.
Additional signature: 152 Nassau St New York , lower right corner (complete signature line in capitals.)
Catalog No. (?) “9” printed at bottom center.
Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland was a Christian missionary. He taught about the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, through the use of the three-leafed shamrock. He is seen in this print with a walking stick or staff which he thrust into the ground when he evangelizing. Legend states that Saint Peter banished all the snakes from Ireland. The serpents, representing temptation and deceit, are shown at his feet.
