Description

Heart-Shaped Antique Italian Madonna Pendant

🌟 Explore the exquisite beauty of our antique Italian religious pendant! 🌟 Crafted in a heart-shaped design, this stunning piece features a silver-toned metal casing housing a delicate hand-painted enamel plaque. Adorned with a depiction of the Madonna and Child alongside a kneeling farmer in a lush green landscape, this pendant is a true work of art.

🌿 On the reverse side, you’ll find the inscription “NS Regina della Guardia” against a white background. This refers to the sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard, located near Genoa. Devotion to the Madonna of the Guard dates back to the late 15th century, following an alleged apparition witnessed by Benedetto Pareto, a local farmer, in 1490. According to legend, the Madonna appeared to him, urging him to build a chapel in her honor on a nearby hill. Despite initial skepticism, Benedetto’s miraculous healing after a fall convinced others of the apparition’s authenticity, leading to the construction of the chapel.

✨ These intricately hand-painted enamel pendants serve as cherished tokens of devotion found in various sanctuaries across Italy, France, and other Catholic countries in Europe.

📏 Measurements: 3/4″ by 1 1/8″ (1.9 cm by 2.8 cm)

🌟 Despite minor imperfections—a small chip on the right side of the front and a tiny chip on the letter “N” on the back—this pendant remains a testament to faith and artistry. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history!