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France / Mont St Michel 15
A French lady, pious but pregnant, is making a pilgrimage to Mont Saint Michel when she is overtaken by the tide : she calls on the Virgin for help, and is saved
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Media ID 610968
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Blessed Michel Mont Pregnant Rescue Rising Tide Virgin 15th Intervening
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the enchanting allure of France with our exquisite Canvas Print of "France / Mont St Michel 15" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image transports you to the historic Mont Saint Michel, where a devoted French lady, carrying the promise of new life within her, embarks on a pilgrimage. As she approaches the abbey, the tide begins to turn against her, threatening to leave her stranded. In her moment of need, she calls upon the Virgin for protection. With the tide receding, she is saved, her faith unwavering. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring this captivating moment to life, adding a touch of history and inspiration to your home. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality display. Elevate your living space and embrace the beauty of France with this extraordinary work of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mont Saint-Michel, France, 15th Century: A Pilgrimage of Faith and Miraculous Rescue This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the rich history of Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Normandy, France. In the foreground, a pregnant French woman, her face etched with deep concentration and devotion, wades through the shallow waters of the bay. The tide, known for its rapid and unpredictable rise, is encroaching ominously behind her. The year is the 15th century, and our intrepid pilgrim is making her way to the famed Mont Saint-Michel abbey, a symbol of faith and devotion for countless generations. The abbey, perched atop a rocky islet, has long been a place of pilgrimage for the faithful, who believe that the archangel Michael appeared to a local hermit in 708 AD and instructed him to build a shrine on the site. As the woman calls out to the Virgin Mary for protection, the tide continues to rise, the waters lapping at her feet. But just as the situation seems dire, a miracle occurs. The waters recede, revealing a narrow causeway that leads to the safety of the Mont Saint-Michel's shores. The woman, her faith unwavering, makes her way to the abbey, her heart filled with gratitude and wonder. This historical scene is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the miraculous interventions of the saints. The story of the pregnant woman and the receding tide is just one of many legends that have shaped the mythology of Mont Saint-Michel, a place where history, faith, and the natural world converge in a breathtaking display of beauty and wonder.
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