Castledermot Friary, Co. Kildare

This striking Gothic window is one of three to be found in the transept of the North Wall at Castledermot Friary, Co. Kildare. The Franciscan friary dates back to 1247, and was once a place of administrative importance in Ireland. The striking architecture and the sheer height and width of the windows bear testament to the wealth of its patrons. The friary was attacked and rebuilt many times through the years but was sadly destroyed by Cromwell in the 16th century and by the 1700s the church was being used as a handball court. Today these windows stare out at the ruins of what once was.

Each piece is lovingly sculpted by hand in wax and then moulded, cast and delicately painted to capture the life of the building. The thin and fragile edges, the cracks and the weathered stone are all part of the tapestry of Ireland’s beautiful landscape, history and traditions. Everyone needs a little bit of Ireland to call their own.

Each sculpture of Castledermot Friary is 17cm x 17cm (7“ x 7“).

All of my sculptures are limited edition, made in my studio in the West of Ireland. Please note that as each piece is handmade, slight variations from the images will occur. The photos are of Edition 10 of 20.

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