ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY PARCHMENT CATHOLIC PRAYER HOLY CART IMAGE Jesus Christ (8) For Sale

OLD ANTIQUE 17TH CENTURY CATHOLIC PARCHMENT PAPER HOLY PRAYER CARD WITH IMAGE OF Our Lord Jesus Christ of the cross, classic representation of the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit)The prayer holy card is hand-drawn and colored by the Antwerp engraver and publisher Theodoor (or Theodor) van Merlen.This old antique print shows signs of use and age, but is in fairly good condition (has a few pinpricks in the top edge).DIMENSIONS:height +- 9 cm / 3.54 inches.width +- 6.5 cm / 2.55 inches.The Holy card comes in a protective sleeve and is shipped 99% waterproof via registered mail, insured, and with tracking information, as a mailbox package in double packaging, bubble envelope, and mailbox box.
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This historical print is an antique devotional print (also known as a saint\'s card or prayer card) with a rich cultural and religious background.Provenance and Artist: The signature \"T. v. Merlen\" is visible in the bottom right corner of the print.This refers to the well-known Antwerp family Van Merlen, a dynasty of active engravers, printers, and publishers in the 17th and 18th centuries.During this period, Antwerp was the absolute global center for the production and export of Catholic printed matter and devotional prints.Several generations within this family bore the name Theodoor (or Theodor) van Merlen, who specialized in cutting and printing this type of religious imagery. Iconography and MeaningThe Holy Trinity: The central image depicts the Christian Trinity.On the left sits Jesus Christ with the cross; on the right, God the Father with a scepter, seated on the clouds.Directly above them, the Holy Spirit shines in the form of a dove.The Inscription: On the yellow scroll (cartouche) at the bottom is the Latin text \"TRINITAS VNVS DEVS\". Translated, this means: \"The Trinity, one God\".The Border Decoration: The border is richly decorated with flowers (such as tulips and anemones) and a small angel\'s head at the top. This type of Baroque floral border was typical of Southern Netherlandish printmaking of that time to emphasize the divine atmosphere.Technique and CharacteristicsCopper Engraving: The basis of the print is a print from an engraved copper plate.The refined black lines and hatching form the details of the faces and the folds in the clothing. Hand-colored: After printing, the print was hand-colored with watercolor or gouache (note the red cloaks and the vibrant colors of the flowers).Because this was done by hand, every colored copy is unique. Historical Function: This type of small print was used by Catholics for personal devotion.They were often kept in a prayer book or book of hours to pray, meditate, or to carry around for protection.Sometimes they were also distributed on religious occasions, such as Communion, or as a memento.
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Relics (Latin: reliquiae) are remains that are venerated within certain religions. The veneration of relics plays an important role, particularly in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, as well as in Hinduism and Buddhism. Within some branches of Islam, relic veneration plays a certain role, but within other branches, it is rejected as idolatry.
Relics in ChristianityWithin Roman Catholicism, relics refer to the remains of the bodies of saints or objects that have been in contact with the body of Jesus, Mary, or another saint.
Such objects are classified into three categories, in order of importance:
First-degree relics: bodies or body parts of deceased saints;Second-degree relics: objects that were in contact with Christ or a saint during their lifetime (clothing, footwear, utensils, etc.); Third-degree relics: objects that have been in contact with Christ or a saint after their death (the Holy Lance, shrouds, earth from a grave, etc.).
VenerationThe veneration of relics can be traced back to the early Christian custom of celebrating the liturgy above or near the grave of martyrs, for example in the catacombs in Rome. When churches were later built on or near the graves of martyrs, the custom arose of placing relics in the altar. This custom still exists in Catholic churches. If an altar is desecrated, the relic is sent back to the bishop.[source?] In the past, miraculous powers were attributed to the relics of saints. They were believed to be able to act as a \'channel\' of divine power (the deceased saints therefore do not perform these miracles themselves).
Relics of a saint are often offered for veneration on the saint\'s feast day. In some places, the faithful come forward after Mass to kiss a reliquary containing the relic.[1] In Lier (Saint Gummarus) and Bruges (Holy Blood), processions take place, accompanied by extensive festivities. In other places, such as Aachen, Kornelimünster, Susteren, Maastricht and Huy, seven-yearly pilgrimages to the shrine are organized, often based on centuries-old traditions. During the rest of the year, the relics are kept in the sacristy or in a secure storage place, sometimes under the care of a brotherhood dedicated to the devotion to this saint. Famous relics worldwideRelics related to Christthe relics of the Holy Crossthe Holy Blood of Christthe Holy Grailthe Holy Lancethe Shroud of Turinthe Holy Tunic of Trierthe Sudarium of Oviedothe Cloth of Edessathe Cloth of the Virgin MaryRelics of saintsThe bones of the holy apostles Peter and Paul in RomeThe uncorrupted body of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes.
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