Adoration of the Magi – by Heinrich Lefler Bernadette Soubiroux It was painted in acrylics

It was painted in acrylics on heavy watercolor paper

she is shown with the Shepherd's Crook of a bishop

a carpenter who worked and protected his family from danger and always listened to the voice of God

always blessing the world with his right hand

and lilies represent purity

Adoration of the Magi – by Heinrich Lefler Bernadette Soubiroux It was painted in acrylicsThis beautiful and stylish Adoration of the Magi was done by one of our favorite Art Nouveau artists, Heinrich Lefler. Although known primarily as a set designer at the turn of the last century, he did a number of illustrations for books and calendars which are considered masterpieces today. In this one, from a 1907 song book, the gorgeous colors and patterns create a highly stylized and even exuberant presentation. The heavenly host of angels can be