Christ, Comforter Of The Soldier, Lithographic Plate, 1915–1916.
A lithographic plate carved from limestone, depicting Christ blessing and comforting a soldier (“The Soldier’s Vision”). This type of planographic plate became widely used in Italy during World War I (1915–1918) for the mass production of protective holy cards, devotional images, and comfort postcards that the infantrymen of the Royal Army kept in the breast pockets of their uniforms while living in the trenches.
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Stone
Width: 19
Height: 25
Reference (ID): 1851299
Availability: In stock
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