Jean-Théophane Venard’s Last Letter to his Father

Posted on March 5, 2018 by raoulpat

A missionary working for the French Foreign Missions in West Tonkin (northern Vietnam) Jean-Théophane Vénard was arrested and executed in 1861 for proselytism. During his captivity, he wrote inspiring letters to his family and superiors, demonstrating his outstanding faith. He was canonized in 1988. I was commissioned to do this piece. #jeanthéophanevénard #catholicmissionaries #christianmartyrs #calligraphy #calligraphybyraoul #calligraphie #copperplatecalligraphy #calligraphieanglaise #pointedpencalligraphy #winsorandnewtongouache #archestextwove

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I got started as a calligrapher in 2009, and haven't put my pen down since. Some of the services that I provide are wedding calligraphy, quinceañera calligraphy, envelope addressing, place cards and transforming inspirational citations into framable artwork.

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3 Responses to Jean-Théophane Venard’s Last Letter to his Father

Risa Gettler says:

March 5, 2018 at 4:48 pm

I always look forward to your emails that say, open me first! This one is no exception. Your love for calligraphy is apparent.

Forever in Letters,

RISA GETTLER, Art & Instruction Design – Calligraphy – Illustration 951-529-3010

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louisegrunewald says:

March 6, 2018 at 11:33 pm

Hi Raoul,

This is gorgeous, what I can see of it. What an exquisite penman you are! How long did this take to do? L

Louise E Grunewald/Western Hands Studio westernhands@icloud.com http://www.louisegrunewald.com

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- raoulpat says:
  
  March 6, 2018 at 11:36 pm
  
  Thanks, Louise. It took many hours. The x-height is about 1/16 of an inch.
  
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