St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson (American, 1859 - 1864)

PublisherPublished by George Whiting (American, 1820 - 1862)

Date1857-1865

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/4 x 8 1/2in. (29.8 x 21.6cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 15/16 x 11in. (37.9 x 27.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1972.66.1

DescriptionAn elderly man wearing ecclesiastical vestments including a patterned and figured cloak with a metal clasp, a lace-trimmed robe, and a tall hat (miter) with a cross on it. He has a beard and mustache and holds a crooked staff (crosier) in his right hand. Three large snakes are beneath his feet. His head is surrounded by a halo and clouds. Trees or bushes and a church with a large steeple are in the right background. A cliff overlooking the sea is in the left background.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesObject Note: The birth and death dates of Saint Patrick inscribed on the print do not agree with his birth and death dates established by the Library of Congress.

Status

Not on view