St Francis De Sales Paint Artwork - Original

Artwork by John Grimer

“Be who you are and be that well, that you may bring honour to the Master whose handiwork you are.”
— St Francis de Sales

We are honoured to present this sacred original painting of St Francis de Sales, prayerfully created by artist John Grimer.

Painted in luminous acrylics upon a framed wood panel, the work depicts St Francis in episcopal robes of deep crimson and violet, his gentle gaze lifted in quiet contemplation. In his right hand he holds a quill poised above an open book — symbol of his spiritual writings and his tireless teaching of divine love. In his left, he cradles a small cross close to his heart, the emblem of his pastoral devotion and patient charity.

The portrait is framed with soft tones of blue and gold, enriched with motifs drawn from Salesian tradition. At the top, a cartouche bears the saint’s motto “Live Jesus” — the heartbeat of his spirituality — while at the base rests his bishop’s seal, entwined with laurel and lilies, signifying victory through gentleness and purity of heart.

Each brushstroke, from the warm modelling of his features to the quiet radiance of the background, invites the viewer to contemplate the saint’s message of peace, humility, and trust in God’s providence.

Whether displayed in a home, chapel, or sacred space, this one-of-a-kind painting stands as a serene reminder of St Francis de Sales’s enduring counsel:

“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing so gentle as real strength.”

Original artwork
Size: 40 cm × 30 cm × 2 cm