Alex Colville's painting Dog and Priest shows a dog looking out for his master. Both dog and priest have dark coats. Both dog and master have collars, although the priest's is obscured by the dog's. The priest is reclining while the dog is sitting up, on the alert. Priests are known for the faith in God while dogs demonstrate faith in their masters.
Dog and Priest, painted in 1978, represents a bygone era. At one time, Roman Catholic priests would have been commonplace in Canada, especially the Maritimes with its large ethnic Irish population. However, today, the number of priests is steadily declining. The slower pace of life, something much of Canada has lost, is indicative of the Maritimes.
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