Agnes Art Print

The original of this print of St Agnes was done in colored pencil. Its soft and simple style echoes the fact that she was just a girl when she gave her life for Christ. The lamb symbolizes Christ and innocence. The name "Agnes" means "lamb." The crown of flowers tell us she was martyred in the bloom of her youth. The palm branch is for martyrdom, and the white robe purity. Saint John's vision in the Book of Revelation tells us that the martyrs have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb. Agnes made a promise, a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was very great and she hated sin even more than death! Since she was very beautiful, many young men wished to marry Agnes, but she would always say, "Jesus Christ is my only Spouse." Procop, the Governor's son, became very angry when she refused him. He had tried to win her for his wife with rich gifts and promises, but the beautiful young girl kept saying, "I am already promised to the Lord