Lilias Trotter

Lilias Trotter (1853-1928) was a British artist and missionary, known for her exceptional talent in watercolor painting and her dedication to serving God through her work.

Born in London, Trotter grew up in a wealthy family and received a privileged education, which included training in art. She showed great promise as an artist, and her paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

However, Trotter's life took a different turn when she became interested in Christian mission work. In 1888, she met the evangelist John Mott, who inspired her to devote her life to spreading the gospel. She joined the North Africa Mission, an organization dedicated to evangelizing Muslims in Algeria and Tunisia.

Trotter spent the next forty years of her life in North Africa, living among the local people and sharing the message of Christ with them. She also continued to paint, using her artistic talents to create beautiful images that illustrated biblical themes and stories.

Trotter's most famous work is a book called "Parables of the Cross," which features her watercolor illustrations and reflections on the meaning of Christ's death and resurrection. The book has been widely praised for its beauty and spiritual insight.