Sue Quinby British, b. 1979
Sadhbhs Sanctuary, 2026
Watercolour
30 x 30 cm
11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in
11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in
Signed bottom right hand corner
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The meaning behind the title of this painting comes from Irish mythology. The legend goes that Sadhbh (pronounced sigh-ve) refused to marry the Dark Druid and as punishment she was...
The meaning behind the title of this painting comes from Irish mythology. The legend goes that Sadhbh (pronounced sigh-ve) refused to marry the Dark Druid and as punishment she was enchanted to take the form of a doe. After 3 years she found out that the Dark Druid would have no power over her if she set foot in the castle. She travelled straight there and was found by Fionn while he was outhunting. Sadhbh became a beautiful girl once more and soon she and Fionn were married. Fionn loved her so much that he gave up hunting and all other pleasures but her.