Bibliograph

Holy cards

Type

Label

Holy cards

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Holy cards

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Summary

A treasury of the devotional art that has comforted and inspired millions of Catholics-portraying a remarkable gallery of saints. Often used in daily rituals or given out at significant life events such as wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, the holy card can be appreciated as both a religious tradition and a beautiful work of folk art. This comprehensive volume offers a richly illustrated overview, organized thematically, along with brief biographies and attributes of prophets and angels, disciples and evangelists, hermits and visionaries, martyrs and mystics-in exquisite depictions that run the gamut from dramatic and disturbing to moving and comforting. Including detailed explanations of the often-enigmatic symbolism found in these unique keepsakes, Holy Cards is a compendium that will fascinate anyone who enjoys the artistic beauty for which the Roman Catholic Church is renowned

Target audience

adult

Classification