Kenneth Webb (Ireland/England, b. 1927) oil on board Irish landscape painting depicting the mountain Croagh Patrick (The Holy Mountain) in County Mayo, with a body of water and and small village foreground. Initial signed lower right. Additionally signed and titled en verso "Kenneth Webb, 3 Kilmakee Park, Gilnahirk, Belfast" and "Croagh Patric Co. Mayo". Housed in a carved and ebonized wood frame with a gilt wood liner. Sight: 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed: 21 7/8" H x 26" W. Provenance: Estate of Ruth T. Simpson, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Previously in the collection of Douglas Kearny Valldejuli, a past president of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Bequeathed to Ruth T. Simpson. Additional biographical information on Valldejuli available to winning bidder upon request. Note: Croagh Patrick, which overlooks Clew Bay in County Mayo, is considered the holiest mountain in Ireland. The tradition of pilgrimage to this holy mountain stretches back over 5,000 years from the Stone Age to the present day without interruption. Its religious significance dates back to the time of the pagans, when people are thought to have gathered here to celebrate the beginning of harvest season. Croagh Patrick is renowned for its Patrician Pilgrimage in honour of Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. It was on the summit of the mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD and the custom has been faithfully handed down from generation to generation (Courtesy of Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre).

Painting overall very good condition with one area of minor paint touch up to lower right quadrant of approx. 1/8" x 3/8". Frame with minor scattered abrasions.