• The image is a stack of nine identical cards, each featuring a detailed illustration of a religious figure.
  • a religious scene with a figure in a robe standing over a kneeling person, who appears to be in a state of prayer or begging. The figure is surrounded by trees and a halo, suggesting a spiritual or divine presence.
  • The image is a stack of three rectangular cards, each featuring an artistic illustration on the front.
  • The image is a postcard with a black and white illustration of a bird on the left side, and a block of text on the right side.
  • A hand holding a framed print with an intricate, abstract illustration depicting a figure in a landscape with a bird-like creature.
  • A hand holding an envelope with a framed illustration of a person sitting on a bench.
  • A hand is holding a framed picture of an abstract, intricate artwork with a golden frame.
  • The image is a framed artwork depicting a person sitting in a chair, surrounded by a bird and a tree.
  • A hand is holding a small framed picture with an intricate, abstract drawing on the inside.
  • The image is a framed artwork depicting a person sitting in a chair, surrounded by a complex, intricate design.
  • A hand is holding a framed artwork with a detailed illustration of a person sitting in a boat on a body of water.
  • The image is a framed artwork hanging on a wall, depicting a person sitting in a boat on a river.
  • A hand is holding a framed artwork with a detailed illustration of a person in a reclining position.
  • The image is a framed artwork depicting a person sitting in a chair, with a bird perched on their shoulder.
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New! Virgin Most Merciful 4x6 Postcard – Virgo Clemens – Embroidery Print – Vintage Catholic Art Print – Litany of Loreto - set of 3, 10, or 100 w/wo Envelopes

New! Virgin Most Merciful 4x6 Postcard – Virgo Clemens – Embroidery Print – Vintage Catholic Art Print – Litany of Loreto - set of 3, 10, or 100 w/wo Envelopes

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This comes in a 4x6" size with a postcard type back, suitable for framing or mailing or giving away or just using as a holy card.  (We also offer this image in various print sizes.)

As a child will sometimes go to their mother first, so the penitent in this image is going to Mary, his Blessed Mother. One of the titles of Mary in the Litany of Loreto is Virgin Most Merciful (Virgo Clemens). As with all the titles in the Litany, this one expresses an aspect of her relationship to us, that she can intervene on our behalf before her Son, who does not deny her. To Jesus through Mary! 

Mary's bearing in this representation of her suggests meekness and compassion. "The law of mercy is on her lips" (Proverbs 31). "My heart is like melting wax" (Psalm 21). Mary attends to our human needs, including our need for mercy. 

Ezio Anichini illustrated the Litany of Loreto in 1912. His work is Art Noveau, one of our favorite styles. He makes his Litany precise yet romantic, and emotionally engaging. A seamstress, unknown to history, took 12 or 13 of Anichini's pictures and made them into exquisite needlework. They are regarded as masterpieces of beauty, design, and execution.

If you love this series, you can own 8, 9, 10, or all 11 of them at big savings. Go to this link to find out how: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1166393551/loreto-embroideries-lot-of-8-9-10-or-11

This is a 4x6 postcard and can be purchased with or without envelopes. Also has framed options.

Thanks for your interest!

Thanks!
Sue & John

"In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art." ~ St. Pope John Paul II

Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text and image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson - CatholicArtAndJewelry.

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