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ST. CATHERINE LABOURÉ RETABLO
Saint Catherine Labouré (1806 – 1876) was a sister of the Daughters of Charity who as a young woman received a vision and request from the Blessed Virgin Mary to create the Miraculous Medal. Anonymously, through her confessor, the message was brought to the attention of the local archbishop, and the medals began to be produced, gaining immediate popularity. Catherine lived and worked her remaining years as an ordinary nursing sister, and only after her death was it revealed that it was she who had brought the Miraculous Medal to the world. The medal, which honors the Immaculate Conception, is worn by millions today.
With her retablos, artist Ann Burt hopes to create renewed interest in the historical art of retablo making. Although they don't necessarily mimic the traditional look of the Mexican devotional paintings they recall, they share in their symbolism and purpose, which is to focus on prayerful devotion to God and the saints.
Print from original art mounted on wood with leather strip for hanging, 5" W x 6" H.
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