Patrick Pye (1929-2018), Mary + Martha

The two biblical sisters, Mary and Martha, one representing service and hospitality (Martha) the other contemplative life (Mary). Jesus sits to the left in this almost domestic scene. Martha in the background is foding sheets while Mary is perhaps about to wash his feet.

Known for religious (Christian) subject matter in the form of stained glass, paintings and etchings, Pye lived almost all his life in Ireland, though he was born in England. He was a founding member of Aosdana, a member of the Royal Hibernia Academy and a frequent exhibitor in galleries in ireland, including a retrospectie in the RHA in 1999.

Etching, numbered 22/25. 17 x 11cm excluding frame and mount. Newly glazed and mounted. Titled bottom left. Signed and numbered bottom right.

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