The Accolade – Leighton Inspirational John is the Patron Saint

John is the Patron Saint of Mystics

appears as Judge in the Last Judgment

called The Poem of the Soul

The Blessed Virgin Mary holds the Christ Child in the clouds

showing her Immaculate Heart

The Accolade – Leighton Inspirational John is the Patron SaintThis beautiful painting by E. Leighton shows a Medieval princess, dressed in flowing white robes, bestowing an accolade, an award, upon a soldier. The chivalrous warrior kneels, dressed in a red tunic and chainmail, accepting the bestowal of knighthood from the woman with her symbolic touch of his shoulders with a sword. Usage note: This digital Catholic art download is useful for personal devotional projects and for Catholic parishes, schools,