As the beloved man of our times, our Pope Saint John Paul II framed church-size canvas is waiting to adorn your school, parish, office, or home! John Paul "The Great" radiates with sanctity in this image: in papal garb and a smile on his face, his simple yet profound joy and gentleness is depicted.
One of the most influential leaders in the 20th century, John Paul II as our vicar of Christ who utilized his position to draw more closely to God. Although this man of strength grew up in the midst of great sufferings - both his mother and brother died when he was very young and was in Poland during the reign of the Nazis - he became a priest at the age of 26 and became Pope about 30 years later. He wrote many documents during his lifetime, including a series that has now become known as "Theology of the Body," due to its focus on what it means to be created "male and female" by God. May this Pope and Saint, who continuously encourages us to turn to our Blessed Mother, be a source of courage and love for us as we continue on in this valley of tears.
Through the intercession of Pope Saint John Paul II, may our love of God increase through this image.
This particular item, an archival-quality giclée canvas in a beautiful solid wood frame, comes in large sizes so that you can use it for a church. Handcrafted in Steubenville, Ohio, this touching devotional piece is sure to be treasured for years to come!
Available in several sizes, our oversize framed canvases are the solution churches are looking for, the statement your parish council wants to make, or the centerpiece of your Catholic home life.
Nelson framed canvases are second only to the original masterpieces themselves! Solid wood, deluxe frames and premium stretcher bars support our breathtaking giclée religious canvases. Giclée is a french word that means "sprayed ink," and it refers to our museum-quality printing process whereby 8 different colored inks combine to create millions of colors that are slowly sprayed into canvas material. This high-tech method of art reproduction offers the highest possible fidelity to the original work and results in a clear depiction with colors as good (or sometimes better) than the original painting. Under archival conditions, giclée canvases have a total color fidelity guarantee for 70-100 years.
For the faithful Catholic that wishes their sacred art to be blessed with holy water: canvases are sparingly water repellent, so while a typical blessing should not damage the canvas whatsoever, those who favor more robust uses of holy water should take caution near the art. ;)
~Sizes listed are of the image only~
( NWC-872 )
