He Is Risen! Alleluia! – based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Woman Power Sue painted the original image

Sue painted the original image with colored pencils and acrylics

colorful brushstrokes of the landscape and the children's garb contrast with the smooth strokes and soft grays and white of Our Lady's gown

which we wish were not so

he was sent to pastor a dinky village called

He Is Risen! Alleluia! – based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Woman Power Sue painted the original imageThe scene from Mathew 28, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary have gone to the tomb of Jesus to find it empty, and they are told by the angel, "He is not here, He has risen from the dead." The Gospel says they were frightened but overjoyed. What wonderful news! Our innocent Savior has lain down his own life so that he might take it up again, and that we might follow. Were not sure when this charming old holy card was made. Maybe around 1880? 1890? It is