1900s - Antique French Religious Card - Our Lady of Gracay - Virgin Mary Infant Jesus - Devotional Art Print - Bouasse-Lebel

This 1900s French religious card features a beautiful engraving of Our Lady of Graçay. The front of the card depicts the crowned Virgin Mary tenderly holding the crowned Infant Jesus, both rendered in a classic, detailed style characteristic of devotional art from the period. They stand atop a cloud, radiating a sense of serene grace. The subtle golden border adds to the card's vintage charm and reverence. Printed at the bottom are the inscriptions 'N-D. De Graçay' and 'Protégez Nous,' along with the origin 'Bouasse-Lebel, Imp. Edit. 28 et 29 rue S. Sulpice à Paris.'

The reverse side of this antique holy card offers profound spiritual content. It begins with the title 'Pieuse Image Offerte Comme Souvenir Aux Bienfaiteurs Du Sanctuaire De N.-D. De Graçay (Cher),' indicating its purpose as a memento for benefactors. Detailed paragraphs explain the spiritual advantages for those associated with the Confraternity of the Saint Nom De Jésus and the Confraternity of the Saint-Sacrement, including masses and prayers for the living and deceased. Following this, a heartfelt 'Prière A N.-D. De Graçay' is printed, a supplication to the powerful Mother of Jesus for protection and solace in times of affliction. The card concludes with 'Ainsi Soit-Il'.