Pier Giorgio Frassati Painting Therese of Lisieux Shower of Roses this was calendar art for

this was calendar art for the month of May

Brigid took over and often gave away milk

In the 1540s

The piercing yet gentle eyes in this image reflect the holy woman

Painted about 1415

Pier Giorgio Frassati Painting Therese of Lisieux Shower of Roses this was calendar art forBlessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is very popular as a patron saint for the young. He loved nature, mountain climbing, and having a good time with his friends, but also had a very tender heart for the poor. Living in Italy in the early part of the twentieth century, he spent much of his time caring for the sick and poor, and eventually caught one of their diseases and died at age 24. Acrylic painting on acid free rag mat board. 11" x 14" Feast Day: July 4