Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Dolorosa... new watercolours ... the Twins I ...2011





New work exhibited at the annual Esoteric Book Conference in Seattle Sept 2011.


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 the Twins I ~ 2011 - Dolorosa



I have one print available for sale of a limited edition of 3,   A4 size with 1 inch border printed on Hahnemühle FineArt paper  ~  e-mail me at mariadolorosadelacruz@dublin.com  for more details


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photo by Patrick John Larabee



 



Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ethiopian Manuscripts...Archangel Michael




a few favourite images from the Homilitary and Miracles of the Archangel Michael manuscript...


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Homilitary and Miracles of the Archangel Michael Ethiopia (Gondari) late 17th century
Tempera and ink on parchment


The archangel Michael, whose cult first emerged under the patronage of the Emperor Zar'a Ya'eqob, remains the most venerated archangel in Ethiopia, largely due to his role as an intercessor on behalf of the faithful.


interesting exhibition and text here > Art That Heals: The Image as Medicine in Ethiopia

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Francesco Parisi ... Woodcuts... Part 1



the wonderful woodcuts of  Francesco Parisi...



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Cena Segreta



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Hairesis


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Endura



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Anasurma

Francesco's work also featured in the first publication of Abraxas, including his painting that graced the cover.


a lovely selection of his work accompanied by music can also be seen on youtube Anarcadia

Friday, September 9, 2011

Hans Troschel (1585-1628) after Simon Vouet (1590-1649)... Satyrs



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Satyrs admiring the anamorphosis of an Elephant; eight satyrs are pointing at a reflection cast by the elephant on the table at centre; a formal garden in background.
Engraving