What we love most about this scene is what makes it Catholic. There is a granddaughter about to take a cool sip from the jug her grandmother holds, and next to them is the mother, leaning over some bowl she’s putting water in. Overlooking all of it is the picture of Mary and Jesus, with a little potted geranium placed in front to honor them. The women must not live too far away, because the vessels they brought are small and indicate a short trip, plus the chickens followed. It’s a lovely scene—cozy and peaceful, and ensconced in a faithful, Catholic world.

Rudolf Epp (1834–1910) was a German artist of the Munich School who painted a great many pictures in his lifetime, with a wide variety of realistic subject matters. From careful portraits, to expansive nature scenes, to ideal pictures of rural life, to many pictures of his daughter with her kitty. They are all masterfully done. He was famous in his day, and his paintings are still widely sold today.

** IMPORTANT ** The image is smaller than the paper! There is a white border of about 0.5" inch for 5x7", 1.3" for 8.5x11, or 1.6" for 11x14" pictures. The border gives the prints a finished look, and lets them look good in frames without using a matt.

– Acid-free paper
– Archival pigments, rated to last for generations.
– Cardboard backer
– Above story of the art
– Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag.

Thanks for your interest!
Thanks for your interest!

Thanks!
Sue & John

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“In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art.” ~ St. Pope John Paul II

Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text and image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson – Classic Catholic Art.