{"product_id":"antique-canivet-holy-card-french-memento-mori-religious-ephemera","title":"RARE Antique Canivet Holy Card – French Memento Mori Religious Ephemera","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAdd a hauntingly beautiful piece of history to your collection with this authentic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eantique French holy card (canivet)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship, this card features an intricate, die-cut paper lace border surrounding a finely detailed lithograph illustration.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe poignant imagery depicts a youthful allegorical figure clutching a large wooden cross, standing triumphantly over a serpent coiled around an anchor—classic Christian symbols representing faith, hope, and victory over sin.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAt the base of the image, the delicate French inscription reads: \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\"Je ne suis peut-être éloigné de la mort\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which translates to \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"I am perhaps not far from death.\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This stunning piece serves as a profound \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ememento mori\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, making it an exceptional find for collectors of religious ephemera, sacred art, and Gothic decor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAdding to its spiritual and historical depth, the back of this card features a beautifully preserved, printed French prayer\/devotional meditation. This reverse text provides invaluable context to the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ememento mori\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e theme on the front, making it a complete historical artifact. An exceptional find for collectors of rare religious ephemera, sacred art, and curiosity cabinet displays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt reads in English\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Being certain, as I am, that I will die one day, but knowing neither the hour nor the state in which I must die, I pray you, oh my Savior! by the merits of your holy death, to prepare me yourself to die well through an exact fidelity to my duties, to your graces, to prayer, to the good and frequent use of the sacraments, to good works, and to the virtues proper to my state. — Grant, my divine Jesus, that I may always keep myself in your grace and that death may find me ready to go towards you.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAmen.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis beautiful piece is in antique condition, with authentic age patina, minor foxing, and wear consistent with age, giving it incredible character. It measures 2.75\" x 4\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59929020694814,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-09-1009.47.38.jpg?v=1789076246","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-canivet-holy-card-french-memento-mori-religious-ephemera","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}