Catholic Art and Jewelry
New! Infant of Prague Medal -- Hand-Soldered -- Two Sizes
New! Infant of Prague Medal -- Hand-Soldered -- Two Sizes
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This medal is based on the statue of the Infant of Prague.
The charming statue of the Child Jesus, displayed for people to venerate in the church of Our Lady of Victory in the Lesser Town district of Prague, receives visitors from all over the world every day. People go there to pray for help, healing, or peace; some come in trust expecting the birth of a child; and many return to give thanks. The sweet face of the Child Jesus attracts visitors through its beauty. The right hand of the child is raised in blessing, while his left hand holds a sphere surmounted by a cross – the whole of our universe rests in his hands.
Saint Teresa of Avila had a great devotion to the Child Jesus, and required that all Carmelite convents or monasteries display a statue of Him for members to venerate. Saint Therese of Lisieux was so devoted to Christ's childhood that she took "of the Child Jesus" as part of her name in religion.
For more on the history of this miraculous image, go to: http://www.shrineofinfantjesus.com/IJhistory
My painting was done in colored pencil and acrylic paint, incorporating some Czech flowers.
This intriguing, devotional medal is made with two tiny prints of the same image, back to back. The glass is hand cut and soldered with lead-free solder. Part of the charm of handmade items is the slight variation from piece to piece. These are not made in a factory!
Enjoy this medal on a chain, ribbon, or bracelet. If you would like it on a handsome silver snake chain, please select that option.
The same image is on both sides. The medal shown is size medium, but they also come in small, large and extra large sizes. The sizes are approximate, and may vary slightly with the image chosen. The medal in the video is size small. It is much more clear in person!
Choose with or without a silver-plated snake chain. The chains come in 18", 22", and 26".
I offer a ball chain elsewhere in my shop. Just click here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/122130446/ball-chain-for-pendant-your-choice-of
All my soldered medals are made with lead free solder and glass. The same picture is on both sides!
If you put the charm/medal on a key chain, it may get broken if not treated kindly. It is glass. If you want one for a key chain, I can custom make your medium charm/medal with a thicker glass for $3. Small charm/medals don't need thicker glass, but either way, they need to be on a chain before you add them to your key ring.
If you want thick glass and/or a keychain, click here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/228464637/key-ring-andor-thick-glass-keychain-for?ref=shop_home_active_24
This image also available as a fine art print.
(c) Copyright Sue Kouma Johnson


