Archdiocese of Glasgow commissions Scotland's most famous painter.
Friday 3rd October 2008
Artist Peter Howson describes his plans for the painting with Archbishop Mario Conti,James MacMillan and Ronnie Convery.
The most important commission for a Scottish Catholic Cathedral since the 16th century Reformation was announced by Glasgow's Archbishop Mario Conti for the city's St Andrew's Cathedral.
Peter Howson, Scotland's most famous painter, has been chosen to complete a huge, iconic work, to be placed in St Andrew's Cathedral when it re-opens after renovation works in 2010.
The painting, expected to be the largest crowd scene ever painted in Scotland - with upwards of 600 individual figures included - will become the focal point in the renewed worship space.
Peter Howson with his portrait of Saint John Ogilvie.
Photography By Paul Mc Sherry
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