Title: "Isidore of Seville - Computers." St. Isidore of Seville was a scholar and for over three decades, the Archbishop of Seville. He is known for his legacy of ancient culture that he transmitted to the Middle Ages in his chief work, the Etymologies. As reported by the 19th century historian Montalembert, St. Isidore was known by consensus as "the last scholar of the ancient world." In the words of St. Isidore, "Teaching, unsupported by grace may enter our ears, but it never reaches the heart. When God's grace does touch our innermost minds to bring understanding, then His word, which is received by the ear, can sink deep into the heart."
St. Isidore is the patron saint of the internet, computer professionals, and software developers "Through the intercession of St. Isidore, grant that during our journeys through the internet, we will direct our hands and eyes only to that which is pleasing to God, and treat with charity and patience all those souls whom we encounter." -Prayer to St. Isidore.
Artist: Lynn Garlick, Taos, New Mexico. The artist reserves all copyrights.
Media: High quality folk art print decoupaged onto pine board.
Dimensions: 9 1/4" x 5 1/2 " x 3/4"
Condition: New.
Speaking of her work, Lynn Garlick says, "The diverse cultures and the landscape of this part of the country deeply and yet unintentionally influenced me both artistically and spiritually. I am nourished by Northern New Mexico's rugged wildness and rawness. The profound devotion found in the different traditions and faiths here are unusual and inspiring."
Moved by the sacred art of the retablos (paintings) and the santeros (saint makers) who made them, Lynn started creating them herself. Lynn hand carves and paints her original designs on the traditionally used Ponderosa pine planks. Then she decoupages high quality prints of her originals onto pine boards in an old school technique used for the Italian altar screens of medieval Europe.
The saints and angels are ready to hang or rest about your home. On the back of each retablo is an inspiring story about the angel or saint. Many of the descriptions also include a prayer. "The saints, angels and prayers have changed and blessed my life. My hope is that they touch and bless others as well.