Title
St. Vincent de Paul Esclave Convertit Son Maitre
Subject
Holy cards
Vincent de Paul, Saint, 1581-1660--Pictorial--works
Slaves
Conversion
Printed ephemera
Vincent de Paul, Saint, 1581-1660--Pictorial--works
Slaves
Conversion
Printed ephemera
Description
Historical scene of the legend of Vincent’s captivity in Tunis. It appears that St. Vincent is blessing his master who is bowing before him. The master’s wife is standing behind and to the left, hands clasped. St. Vincent is clothed in slave garb and is in ankle chains. Palm trees in the background. Sickle in the foreground.
Publisher
Bouasse Lebel
Date
19th century
Rights
Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University Library; Chicago, IL, USA 60614; http://library.depaul.edu/Collections/SpecialCollectionArchives.aspx
Format
Holy card, 7 x 11 cm.
Language
French
Type
Image
Identifier
St_Vincent_de_Paul_esclave_convertit_son_maitre
Original Format
Holy Card
Physical Dimensions
7 x 11 cm.