Priors Feast by William Strutt 1915

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The term  "prior" comes from the Latin, and it means "first". This title is commonly used to indicate a rank within monasteries and convents. In the case of the Superior of a Franciscan or Capuchin monastery, the prior is more commonly known as the guardian.

The "feast the prior" is a work of William Strutt, who was an English artist, born in Devon, England. This painter came from a family of artists, his grandfather, Joseph Strutt, was a well-known author and artist, his father, William Thomas Strutt, was a good miniature painter. William Strutt enjoyed a student life in Paris, France, and England, studying figurative and history painting. In response to a near-breakdown and problems with his eyes, Strutt decided to visit Australia, arriving 5 July 1850 on the Culloden, where he then married. The Priors Feast was painted on 1915.

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