Rachel Arbuckle Courting Peacocks 500 Piece

Irish Celti Art 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. This wonderful jigsaw is designed from a painting by Irish celtic artist Rachel Arbuckle who draws inspiration from the intricate detail of Irish Celtic Art adn blends the tradition with modern lively colors.

Jigsaw Puzzle, Courting Peacocks by Rachel Arbuckle

• 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
• 500 Pieces
• 48cm x 36.5cm
• 19" x 14.5" inches

Courting Peacocks

The image of the peacock can be found in many cultures and traditions.

The early Celts looked to the beasts of the earth, sky and sea in an attempt to understand life and believed animals taught them how to live in harmony with nature itself.

The peacock appeared as a symbol of beauty, paradise, rebirth, pride and the incorruptibility of the soul. It also tells the story of the heavens and the rays of the sun.

As legend had it, the peacock's flesh did not putrefy, so the Celts considered it a symbol of the Resurrection and everlasting life. Hence, it is widely used throughout early Christian Celtic manuscripts as a represenation of Christ.

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.