Hermit Reading in His Retreat – Carl Spitzweg – Beautiful Catholic Artwork – Archival Quality Sue Art who reformed the male branch

who reformed the male branch of the order

"Creation is an act of love by which the world can emerge from nothingness

See our Labrousse "Madonna and Child" for another example

and the woodland shrine is like a window to Heaven

Her mother was still alive

Hermit Reading in His Retreat – Carl Spitzweg – Beautiful Catholic Artwork – Archival Quality Sue Art who reformed the male branchOne of the things we like about this picture is that it makes us feel peaceful. A hermit doing some spiritual reading on a quiet afternoon. A couple of rabbits loitering in the yard. it is a lovely scene, and we like looking at it. Carl Spitzweg (1808 1885) was a German painter noted for his scenes and landscapes. He did a number Catholic themed paintings like this, similarly lovely and calm, with outdoorsy touches, which we hope to offer you someday.