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The Age of Classics Jacqueline Ide Saint Vincent de Paul VINTAGE CATHOLIC ILLUSTRATION | MID-CENTURY | FRAMED A Gentle Portrait of Charity & Care
A charming mid-century religious illustration depicting Saint Vincent de Paul holding an infant while a young child walks beside him, with additional figures working in the background.
The image bears the printed signature "J. Ide" at lower right, identifying illustrator Jacqueline Ide.
The restrained colors, simplified figures, and gentle character of the scene give the piece the distinctive appeal of mid-century European children's illustration.
Mid-Century Catholic Illustration Jacqueline Ide • Saint Vincent de Paul • c. 1956 • Printed J. Ide Signature • Framed Under Glass The Story Saint Vincent de Paul
Saint Vincent de Paul became one of Catholicism's great symbols of charitable service, particularly through his work with the poor, sick, and abandoned children.
Ide reduces that larger story to a wonderfully simple scene of protection and care: the saint carries an infant while another child remains close beside him.
The quiet composition gives the image warmth and immediacy, making it particularly appealing as Catholic devotional art as well as an example of mid-century religious illustration.
Publication History Associated With a 1956 Book of Saints
This image is associated with Jacqueline Ide's illustrations for Jeanne Cappe's Les Saints dont vous portez le nom, published by Desclée de Brouwer in 1956.
The exact publication history of this individual physical sheet has not been independently established, so the listing does not represent it as a confirmed removed page from a particular copy of the 1956 publication.
The Print A Commercially Printed Color Illustration
Under magnification, the image displays a regular mechanical printing pattern consistent with a commercially printed color illustration.
The "J. Ide" signature at lower right is printed as part of the image. It is not represented as a hand-applied signature.
The Presentation Older Decorative Gold-Tone Framing
The illustration is presented under glass in an older decorative gold-tone frame.
At approximately 6.75 x 8.5 inches overall, it is a small, intimate devotional piece well suited to a gallery wall, prayer space, study, bookshelf display, or collection of historic Catholic imagery.
Object Details At a Glance Artist / Illustrator Jacqueline Ide Subject Saint Vincent de Paul Period Mid-20th century Associated Publication Les Saints dont vous portez le nom, 1956 Publisher Desclée de Brouwer Medium Color printed illustration Signature J. Ide, printed within image Framing Framed under glass Frame Gold-tone decorative frame Overall Size Approx. 6.75 x 8.5 inches Original Artwork No Hand Signed No Attribution & Dating What Is Known About This Example
The image bears Jacqueline Ide's printed "J. Ide" signature and is associated with her illustrations for Jeanne Cappe's Les Saints dont vous portez le nom, published by Desclée de Brouwer in 1956.
Magnified examination shows a regular mechanical printing pattern consistent with a commercially printed color illustration.
The exact publication history of this individual sheet has not been independently established. It is offered as a vintage printed reproduction and is not represented as Jacqueline Ide's original artwork or as a hand-signed work.
Condition Report Vintage Condition With Age-Related Wear
Vintage condition with age-related wear. The frame has finish loss, small chips, and other signs of previous display, including noticeable wear along the bottom edge.
The original or older paper backing shows tears, discoloration, and age. Hanging wire remains attached.
The artwork displays attractively behind glass.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Faith, Charity & Mid-Century Illustration A charming small-format piece for collectors of Catholic devotional art, Christian saints, mid-century illustration, European children's imagery, and vintage religious prints. Item Specifics Listing Information Artist Jacqueline Ide Subject Saint Vincent de Paul, Religious, Christian, Children Type Print Style Mid-Century Illustration Theme Religious, Catholic, Christianity, Saints Material Paper Framing Framed Signed No Year c. 1956 Original / Reproduction Reproduction Features Framed Size Small Culture Catholic / Christian From The Age of Classics Objects With a Past. Pieces Worth Living With.
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