Archabbot Denis Stritmatter, O.S.B. c. 1955 oil on canvass 28.5� by 39� This piece demonstrates lessons Roman learned from Vincent Nesbert, who taught portraiture at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. This life-size oil painting was intended to be the Archabbot’s official portrait. It was displayed only for a brief time because it presumably did not quite match the format of other abbatial portraits. This is the first time it has been shown in over 50 years. The frame was crafted in the monastery carpenter shop with walnut and strips of inlaid copper.
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