Ian - Irish Name - Fine Art Print
Ian - Irish Name - Fine Art Print
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Free shipping. Printed in Ballintubber, Co. Mayo and posted by An Post - usually with you within about a week.
★★★★★ Read what our customers sayThe meaning of Ian
Ian - from the Scottish Gaelic Iain, itself drawn from the Hebrew Yohanan - "God is gracious." It is the same root that gave the world John, but Ian took a different road north, through the Gaelic-speaking Highlands where it became the name of chieftains, ministers and fighting men who never called themselves John and would not have answered to it. Iain Lom MacDonald, the Bard of Keppoch, was the seventeenth-century poet who wrote the Massacre of Glencoe into verse so savage it has never been forgotten. The name crossed to Ireland with the Plantation and the Scots who settled in Ulster, and sits comfortably in both tongues.
The rest of Ian's story is set down in the print.
This print
Created in the Celtic uncial script tradition, with original Celtic knotwork ornament designed by Maggi Geraghty. Each print tells the meaning, history and mythology of the name - researched and lettered in the west of Ireland.
Any trouble at all, email studio@mayocalligraphy.com and Maggi will sort it out for you. We're based in Ireland, so if there's a time difference, don't worry - you'll always hear back within 24 hours.
Occasions
New baby gift · christening · First Holy Communion · Confirmation · birthday - or simply a celebration of the name and the person who carries it.
A traditional christening gift for a boy named Ian - often chosen by a godparent.
About Vault Impressions
Vault Impressions brings the Vault of Irish Names to life as fine art prints - giclée quality on museum-grade paper, printed close to you and shipped to your door. Each print carries the full story of the name.
Maggi Geraghty
Mayo Calligraphy
The Ian fine art print at a glance
| Name | Ian |
|---|---|
| What it is | Fine art giclée print of the name in Celtic uncial lettering with original knotwork, and the researched story of the name beneath it |
| Sizes | 8 x 10 in (20 x 25 cm) or 12 x 16 in (30 x 40 cm) |
| Price | 8 x 10: €22,00 12 x 16: €36,00 |
| Paper | 230gsm archival matte paper, printed with pigment inks |
| Framing | Unframed - both sizes fit a standard off-the-shelf frame (20 x 25 cm and 30 x 40 cm) |
| Printed in | Ballintubber, Co. Mayo - in Maggi's studio |
| Shipping | Free |
| Delivery | usually with you within about a week - posted from the studio by An Post |
| The text | Checked against published sources - see Sources and References |
| Also available as | Instant digital download, €12,99 - print it yourself |
| Designed by | Maggi Geraghty, Mayo Calligraphy - Ballintubber, Co. Mayo, Ireland |
Questions people ask about the Ian print
What does the name Ian mean?
What does the name Ian mean?
Ian - from the Scottish Gaelic Iain, the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The print sets down the full story of the name - its meaning, history and place in Ireland.
Is the Ian print framed?
Is the Ian print framed?
No. It comes unframed, and both 8 x 10 and 12 x 16 inches (20 x 25 and 30 x 40 cm) are standard frame sizes, so any off-the-shelf frame fits.
Where is it printed, and how long does it take to arrive?
Where is it printed, and how long does it take to arrive?
Both sizes are printed in Ballintubber, Co. Mayo - in Maggi's studio and usually with you within about a week - posted from the studio by An Post. Shipping is free.
Will I pay customs or import duty?
Will I pay customs or import duty?
No. Your print is made in Ireland and posted within Ireland, so there is nothing to pay when it arrives.
What is the difference between the fine art print and the digital download?
What is the difference between the fine art print and the digital download?
The artwork is the same. The digital download (€12,99) arrives by email within minutes and you print it yourself, at home or at a photo counter. The fine art print is printed for you on heavy matte art paper and posted to your door.
Is the story on the print researched?
Is the story on the print researched?
Yes. Every claim on every print in the Vault of Irish Names was checked line by line against published sources - Irish dictionaries, the medieval annals and the standard reference works. The sources for each name are listed on the Sources and References page. Sources and References.
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Free shipping. Printed in Ballintubber, Co. Mayo and posted by An Post - usually with you within about a week.