Stella Maris – Franz Matsch – Beautiful Catholic Art – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality Catholic medal speaking of some children

speaking of some children

Mary told her

and continued to paint Catholic pictures for the rest of his life

bringing her to the Temple at age three

from Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

Stella Maris – Franz Matsch – Beautiful Catholic Art – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality Catholic medal speaking of some childrenStella Maris, or Star of the Sea, is a traditional title of Mary. It was used by sailors and their families while the sailors were out on the water. It has come to more generally ge used by anyone who seeks both the protection and guidance of Mary and her Son. This painting was done about 1890 by Franz Matsch. It shows Jesus blessing the viewer, and hence the world, while Mary bestows special graces from her Son with her outstretched hand to the ship