{"product_id":"vintage-french-canivet-holy-card-child-jesus-salvator-mundi","title":"Antique French Paper Lace Holy Card – Child Jesus Salvator Mundi (c. 1890)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAn authentic piece of European sacred history.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced directly from France, this exquisite late 19th-century \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eimages pieuses\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (holy card) is a stunning example of classic French devotional art.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe card features a rich oval chromolithograph depicting the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eChild Jesus as Salvator Mundi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Savior of the World). He wears traditional red and blue liturgical garments, raising his right hand in a holy blessing while cradling the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eglobus cruciger\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (the cross-topped orb) representing his sovereignty over the Earth.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA breathtakingly intricate paper lace border frames the central portrait. Known historically in France as a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecanivet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, these cards were meticulously die-cut using fine stamps to mimic delicate lace textiles. Produced during the late Victorian\/Napoleon III era, cards of this tier were often crafted by renowned Parisian publishers near the Church of St. Sulpice and gifted to commemorate first communions or confirmation milestones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCapture a piece of historic devotion\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with this exquisite antique French holy card (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ecanivet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e). This rare find features an oval chromolithograph illustration of the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eChild Jesus as Salvator Mundi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Savior of the World), beautifully detailed with rich red and blue garments, holding the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eglobus cruciger\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (cross-bearing orb) and offering a sign of blessing.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe back of the card features a beautiful devotional prayer. Translated, it reads - \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\"In sickness, adversity, and sorrow, remember, Christian, that an hour of anguish will be rewarded by eternities of beatitude. Wait and hope against all hope: time will change, the storm will fade, and the angels sent by God will come to gently untie you from the cross.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis piece is in lovely \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eantique condition with a beautiful natural patina and minor age-related toning that adds to its authentic charm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePerfect for framing, adding to a vintage ephemera collection, using in junk journals, or placing on a home altar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eThis paper lace holy card is perfect for collectors of sacred relics, Catholic history, or unique paper ephemera. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eIt measures 3\" x 4.25\".\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ofHStc qmNpEc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59929086591262,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-09-1009.48.35.jpg?v=1789077426","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/vintage-french-canivet-holy-card-child-jesus-salvator-mundi","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}