Saint Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist
Saint. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist, 2022
Acrylic paint, floetrol pouring medium, silicone pouring oil on canvas
Size of original artwork: 48h x 36w in
The Painting Process
St. Elizabeth final, 2022
St. Elizabeth draft, 2020
About St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist, the prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The acrylic pour is an intricate dance of light blue, copper, purple, and silver—the colors of baptismal water.
The painting is a portrait of Elizabeth’s head, one of the symbols of John the Baptist who was beheaded. Thick solid swatches of black, and red paint depict the humble sorrow of Elizabeth as she looks out of the painting with knowing eyes filled with great faith, humility, love, and sadness. Blood red paint shrouds Elizabeth in the bloody martyrdom of her son—the same red paint mixture used to paint the face of Jesus in The Sixth Station.
St. Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist Feast Day: November 5
Learn more about St Elizabeth
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Luke 1:41
Choose Your Charity
10% of the proceeds from all Saint Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist purchases are donated to one of these two charity organizations. Both of these causes are near St. Elizabeth's heart, God's heart, and my heart. I chose these two charities because they are both reputable organizations that make meaningful change in our community, country, and world. Thank you for your support. God bless.
