Italian Devotional Colour Lithograph
Region / Date
Italy
Catholic devotional lithograph
Early 20th Century
(Referenced indulgence: Pope Pius X, June 28, 1904)
Key Features
This beautiful color devotional print portrays Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, one of the beloved Marian devotions within Catholic spirituality. The image presents the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, symbolizing her role as the loving mother who leads believers toward the compassionate heart of Christ.
At the center of the composition, Mary gently supports the child Jesus, her calm expression radiating maternal tenderness and spiritual serenity. Her deep blue mantle and red garments follow traditional Christian iconography, representing purity, humility, and divine grace.
The infant Jesus sits upon Mary’s arm, raising his hand in blessing toward the viewer. On his chest appears the Sacred Heart, a radiant symbol of Christ’s divine love and sacrifice for humanity. The glowing heart emphasizes the central message of this devotion: the boundless mercy and compassion of Christ offered to the world.
Above Mary and the child, two cherubic angels hold a royal crown, symbolizing Mary's title as Queen of Heaven. The crown represents the honor bestowed upon her in Christian tradition as the mother of the Savior and the spiritual queen of the faithful.
Soft golden light surrounds the figures, forming a luminous halo that highlights their sacred presence. The warm tones and gentle shading reflect the style of early 20th-century Catholic devotional lithographs, which were widely distributed among the faithful for prayer and contemplation.
The Italian inscription beneath the image reads:
“Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore di Gesù, pregate per noi.”
“Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us.”
Below it appears a note referring to 100 days of indulgence granted by Pope Pius X in 1904, encouraging the faithful to recite this prayer daily.
This type of devotional artwork served both as a spiritual aid and a household religious image, offering believers a visual reminder of Mary's intercession and Christ’s loving heart.
Through its gentle imagery and sacred symbolism, this print beautifully expresses the devotion to Mary as the mother who guides believers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Museum-Grade Poster Details
Size: 16 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving the color tones and lithographic details
Finish: Non-glare museum matte finish
Ideal For: Christian devotional spaces, Catholic homes, prayer corners, and collectors of vintage religious prints
Why You’ll Love It
This devotional image beautifully combines Marian tenderness and the Sacred Heart symbolism, creating a timeless artwork that radiates compassion, protection, and divine love.
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Available in 16 × 24 inches, with framed and unframed options, exclusively at The Soma Store.