The Cauldron of Bran Print

" To restore the peace the Welsh King offered the greatest treasure of his kingdom, the Cauldron of Rebirth which had the power to bring the dead to life."

Screenprint by David Rooney

The Inspiration

Cauldrons were both practical and ceremonial, they have been found by firesides and in graves, sometimes simple, sometimes ornate.  Stories of cauldrons with restorative powers are told in ancient Irish and Welsh texts. 

This work was inspired by the story of the Welsh King Bran who presented his treasured restorative cauldron to the Irish King as a wedding gift in an effort to make peace, a gift for which he paid the highest price.

Read the full story here The Cauldron of Bran

Hand pulled screen print on Fabriano 220 gsm with Guinness black ink. Available unframed or with a solid wood black frame with double mount.

Signed by the Artist

Size unmounted 210 x 297 mm Size framed 380 x 480mm