St Patrick Celtic Art 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

A wonderful work of art by Rachel Arbuckle. This 500 piece jigsaw puzzle is designed and made in Ireland and you will produce a really wonderful picture upon completion. Just one of the jigsaw puzzles available in our e-commerce web site.

Jigsaw Puzzle - Theme: St Patrick

• 500 Piece Deluxe Jigsaw Puzzle
• Inspired by ancient celtic art and the Book of Kells
• Combines vibrant modern colors with celtic art

Details

• Size B
• 150 Pieces
• 48cm x 36.5cm
• 19" x 14.5" inches

St Patrick

Patrick, who became the patron saint of Ireland, was born into a Roman ruling family in 390 AD Britain. At the age of 14 he was enslaved by a gang of Irish raiders and spent the next 6 years as a shepherd on a mountain top in County Armagh.

A vision of ships persuaded him to escape. He later studied for the priesthood, was made a bishop, and returned to Ireland as a missionary in 432 AD.

Many Celtic Kings were converted with all of their people. Many legends are told of that time; he banished all snakes (a symbol of evil) from Ireland.

The painting uses many other symbols; the shamrock, (the Trinity), the harp, peacock (Christ) and angels (a calling from God).

The conversion of Ireland to christianity by St Patrick did not destroy the original culture or cause a single martyrdom, in situation unknown in the rest of Europe.

Rachel Arbuckle

Dublin born artist Rachel Arbuckle graduated from Dublin's National College of Art and Design in 1990.

She has always been fascinated by our Celtic heritage. Inspiration found in the intricate knotwork adorning the ancient manuscripts, stone and metalwork, coupled with Rachel's love of a good story, have combined to produce some of the most popular images in contemporary Irish Celtic Art.

Mythologicial warriors rub shoulders with ancient historical figures and intertwine with animals, birds and fish rendered in the artist's unique style.

Her colors, though modern, emulate the softness of the natural pigments used by the Celts and a discerning eye will recognise shades of both Tuscany, where Rachel currently lives, and the Beara Peninsula, where she thrives on the rugged West Coas of Ireland.

Today her work is available worldwide, bringing a taste of Ireland to the four corners of the earth.