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Original Celtic Art by Artist Cynthia Matyi © 2004

The ancient practice of pilgrimage, or sacred journey, is as relevant today as it was in medieval times. It is symbolic of the journey of the soul, transforming, awakening and healing the pilgrim who travels through unfamiliar lands. This image depicts many who have made journneys in search of enlightenment or meaning -- from the Irish St. Brendan the Navigator whose quote is seen in the upper left, to the 5th century Spanish nun, Egeria, to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne. English noblewoman Margery Kempe with her children, St. Francis of Assisi, Chinese pilgrims Fa-hsien and Hsuan-tsang, Gerald of Wales, Helena, the mother of Constantine, Muhammad, founder of Islam and Columbanus, the great Irish missionary are also seen in this panorama of pilgrims.
Celtic knotwork suggests the style of an illuminated manuscript. The scallop-shells seen on the left, are a universal symbol of pilgrimage originally linked with St. James and the pilgrims visiting his shrine at Santiago de Compostela, and the word “Imrama” seen in the lower right signifies Spiritual Journey.

From an original oil painting by Cynthia R. Matyi

Limited Edition of 350

16" x 20" (Matted Size)

- From an original Oil Painting by Cindy Matyi

- Giclee Print by Celtic Art Studio

- Studio Edition Print, with hand torn deckle edge

- Archival Fine Art Textured Watercolor 100% Cotton Rag, Acid Free paper

- Museum Quality Archival Inks

- Heavy Archival Float Matt (fits in standard frame)

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