TRUE TO THE LIFE
A painter was commissioned to portray the image of a saint on the refectory wall ol i convent. The price was very low ; but it was agreed that the artist should have his meals provided at the expense ol the convent, until his work was finished. It ‘urned out that the only food supplied to the ooor artist by the reverend fathers consisted af bread, onions, and clear water. Ihe day for unveiling the fresco at length arrived The friars stood round the artist; the curtain was removed. It was no doubt, a very ine picture, but the saint had his back aimed towards the spectators. “ ,\ hat does this mean ?” shouted the indignant prior. " Padre, I was compelled to paint the picture as you see it, for the saint could not bear the smell of onions."
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Dunstan Times, Issue 2479, 3 May 1909, Page 3
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140TRUE TO THE LIFE Dunstan Times, Issue 2479, 3 May 1909, Page 3
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