St. Brendan by Edward Reginald Frampton (1872-1903). 1908. Oil on canvas, 137 x 183 cm.
According to the catalogue, "the painting portrays St Brendan on one of his voyages when he meets Judas who, for a good act during his lifetime, is allowed one hour's release from hell each Christmas Eve."
References
Fin de Siècle: Symbolist, Vienna Secession, Salon & Academy 1900, Bell Epoque. London: Louis Whitford Gallery/David Hughes, 1980. Catalogue number 25.
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