St. Rose of Lima – Mystic of Peru, Crowned in Thorns and Roses

Enter the fragrant garden of St. Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint of the Americas, through this breathtaking sacred portrait. Radiant and serene, Rose stands among blooming pink roses with a gentle cross and flower in hand. Her habit is adorned with golden embroidery, and a glorious crown of ivory roses encircles her veil, symbolizing her love and sacrifice for Christ.

Behind her, the cloister arches and a crucifix signal her hidden life of penance, prayer, and mystical union with the suffering Savior. This exquisite artwork honors the profound holiness of a young woman who chose Christ above all, and whose intercession continues to bless the Church throughout the world.

Short Biography:

St. Rose of Lima (1586–1617) was born in Lima, Peru, and chose a life of prayer, fasting, and virginity from a young age. A member of the Third Order of St. Dominic, she lived at home in a garden cell where she performed severe penances and received mystical visions of Christ. She often wore a crown of thorns under her veil as an offering of love.

Rose ministered to the sick and the poor in her neighborhood, offering everything she had in union with the sufferings of Jesus. She died at just 31 years old and was canonized in 1671 as the first saint of the Americas.

Symbolism in the Art:

• Crown of roses – Her name, spiritual beauty, and hidden suffering

• Golden halo – Her sanctity and status as a canonized saint

• Crucifix – Her mystical union with Christ’s passion

• Pink roses and blooming garden – Her life of hidden holiness, grace, and charity

• Dominican habit with gold trim – Her role in the Third Order and noble devotion

Perfect For:

• Devotees of Dominican saints and mystics

• Latin American Catholic homes and parishes

• Girls and young women seeking a model of purity, strength, and hidden holiness

• Rosary groups, prayer spaces, and confirmation celebrations

• Florists, seamstresses, or gardeners (her patronages)

Product Details:

• Format: Digital Download

• Included File: 1 High-Resolution PNG (portrait orientation)

• Style: Sacred realism with floral and iconographic detail

• Recommended Use: Perfect for fine art printing, devotional display, or feast day gifts

Patronage & Feast Day:

• Patron Saint of: The Americas, florists, embroiderers, Peru, those suffering ridicule for their piety

• Feast Day: August 23 (U.S.), August 30 (Universal Calendar)

“Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.” – St. Rose of Lima
Let her portrait draw you closer to the fragrant joy of sacrificial love and the beauty of a soul adorned with Christ.