William Gibbons, The Ship Rothesay Wrecked On The Great Mewstone 1850s looks across a deep valley

looks across a deep valley with interest

creating an unusual mood

the form of the tree

San Gennaro is emerging from the ravages of persecution - inches away from the world that awaits him

William Gibbons, The Ship Rothesay Wrecked On The Great Mewstone 1850s looks across a deep valleyThis dramatic late 19th century oil on canvas by British artist, William Gibbons (1841 1886) depicts the Rothesay wrecked on the Great Mewstone, a rocky island near Plymouth in Devon. It was painted just three years after the incident occurred. The story of the Rothesay is one of local legend and wouldve fascinated Gibbons who lived in Plymouth for most of his life. At 145 feet long, this 332 ton ship was a sight to behold when stranded on these