1900s - Vintage Devotional Card - Madonna and Child with Doves - Religious Image with Calligraphy Quote from St. Francis de Sales

This antique devotional card from the 1900s features a monochrome image of the Madonna and Child, surrounded by doves, set within a simple black border. The tender scene depicts Mary holding the infant Jesus, with several doves gathered at their feet, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit in this classic religious motif.

Below the image, a beautifully scripted quote in French reads: 'Que donnerons-nous à L'Enfant Jésus que nous n'ayons reçu de sa divine Libéralité ? Donnons-lui donc notre coeur. (S. Fr. de Sales.)' This translates to: 'What shall we give to the Infant Jesus that we have not already received from His divine Liberality? Let us therefore give Him our heart. (St. Fr. de Sales.)' The reverse side of the card bears a handwritten inscription in elegant purple ink: 'Souvenir de votre élève affectueuse Augustine' meaning 'Souvenir of your affectionate student Augustine.' This personal touch adds a poignant layer of history, suggesting the card was a heartfelt gift or memento from a student to a teacher or mentor.