The line portrait on the site - www.abbefaria.com would make an intriguing image on a stamp- perhaps, a narrow vertical. It would work
well either in gravure or in mixed technique printing (the IP&T avoids this) - engraving with gravure. I have a feeling the drawing is by Dom Martin. Is t his correct? It has a far off feeling yet is very pentrative in its focus; and as such portrays an idea of the hypnotist spendidly. venantius j pinto >We all know that Abbe Faria was a Goan. We also all know the majestic splendor and significance of the Sistine Chapel. What we may not all know is that Abbe Faria was invited by Pope Pius VI to preach in the Sistine Chapel. The sermon on the Advent of the Holy Spirit was delivered in Latin, in the presence of His Holiness, Pius VI. > >Fr. Ivo da C. Souza who has studied Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic and Sanskrit, and who is also fluent in English, Kokanni and Portuguese, was at the request of Luis S.R. Vas gracious in undertaking the task to translate Abbe Farias sermon. His eloquent translation can be accessed at: > > www.abbefaria.com > > (Click on Farias Papal Sermon) > > >Also, for those who havent yet taken a moment to read the petition for a commemorative Abbe Faria stamp on the occasion of his 250th Birth Anniversary, please log on to: > >http://www.abbefaria.com/Petition.htm > >and extend your support. > >Dom Martin >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > _______________________________________________________ ____________ >Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! >Unlimited Internet Access with 250MB of Email Storage. >Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! > > >
