Does anyone know the name of this painting or who painted it?
Where did you get the image?
I have seen it before, in a book about the Bruce, I believe. It is supposed to depict a priest giving his blessing/last rites to soldiers before the Battle of Bannockburn if I recall the context. All I can tell you is that it is a modern painting, and does not get the dress at all correct for the time period.
Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome ... All I can tell you is that it is a modern painting, and does not get the dress at all correct for the time period.... It wasn't painted by Mel Gibson was it?
Mel ... ? Oh, I remember now. Isn't he that short actor who played a policeman with a death wish and a penchant for violence? Didn't know he could paint. Regards Chas
Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome I have seen it before, in a book about the Bruce, I believe. It is supposed to depict a priest giving his blessing/last rites to soldiers before the Battle of Bannockburn if I recall the context. All I can tell you is that it is a modern painting, and does not get the dress at all correct for the time period. I have seen it in a couple of children's Scottish history books from the 1960's, but I believe the painting to be a bit older. It's funny how some things stick in your napper, the painting is of the very famous Abbot, Maurice of Inchaffray. No idea who painted it though. ***EDIT***Hmmmmm, just by a bit of Googling it might be "The Abbott of Incheffrery blessing the Scottish Army before the Battle of Bannockburn", painted in 1876 by James Drummond.
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Originally Posted by English Bloke It wasn't painted by Mel Gibson was it? You slay me John ith:
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