{"product_id":"antique-hand-colored","title":"1700s Antique Hand- Colored Engraving From France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful artifact is an \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eantique hand-colored religious engraving\u003c\/span\u003e from the 18th century, depicting a Catholic holy card (often called a \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ecanivet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or devotional print). \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe piece features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Sancta Ioanna\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Saint Joan \/ Saint Jane).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eSigned in the bottom right corner as \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"F. Huberti\"\u003c\/span\u003e, referencing the notable Huberti family of engravers and publishers active in Antwerp. Franciscus Huberti (1630–1687) is highly regarded by historians as one of the pioneers of rhymed prayer cards in Flanders. Pieces clearly attributable to him are quite collectible among specialized ecclesiastical art dealers.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThis is a classic example of \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003elate Baroque or Rococo ecclesiastical art\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The design features elaborate scrollwork, lush floral garlands at the base, and celestial motifs. A crowned saint sits centrally under a heavenly beam of light, surrounded by multiple putti (cherubs) and angelic figures. A kneeling child or devotee reaches toward her hand, set against an architectural background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe backside reads as follows - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\"Nous soussignés attestons que Jeanne\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e[Olivier?] a fait sa première communion dans\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003el'église de St. [Symphorien] d'Avignon, le\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003edimanche de Quasimodo, 22 avril 1770.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eEn foi de quoi, nous lui avons donné la \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eprésente image.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eTranslated, it says - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\"We, the undersigned, certify that Jeanne [Olivier] made her first communion in the church of St. [Symphorien] of Avignon, on Quasimodo Sunday, April 22, 1770. In witness whereof, we have given her this present image.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe paper shows natural aging and edge wear common for prints of this era. To protect the hand-painted watercolor accents and fragile paper fibers, keep this piece framed under \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eUV-protective glass\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and away from direct sunlight or humid environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraving measures 5.25\" x 3.75\". Please email me with questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59720976171294,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-07-3005.55.32.jpg?v=1785521671","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-hand-colored","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}