One of the most iconic pieces of religious imagery, the Sacred Heart remains an enduring part of the Catholic Faith. This depiction, produced by Irish-born engraver Thomas Kelly in 1874, bears a distinct aesthetic and unique style that would go on to inspire countless artists for the following decades and become an essential piece of wall art that illustrates Jesus' lasting love and compassion of the heart of Christ towards devotees and humanity. The symbolic imagery of the Sacred Heart signifies Christ's passion and everlasting love and is considered one of the earliest pieces of Christian iconography. This engraving bears a distinctive style that combines classical art with contemporary methods as printmaking developed and evolved during the latter portions of the nineteenth century. New techniques allowed for considerable detail and mass production. Classically the Sacred Heart features the crown of thorns that was placed on Jesus' head. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic ceremony wherein a priest or the head of a household consecrates the members of the home to the Sacred Heart by blessing an image such as this one. The Feast of the Sacred Heart dates back to 1631 and is formally known as the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is an authentic piece of Roman Catholic History with a unique aesthetic that immediately connects the viewer to the Catholic Faith and transports the viewer back in time. The Catholic faith is practiced across the globe and is the largest Christian Church. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1874 The Sacred Heart of Jesus Picture Photo . Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: One of the most iconic pieces of religious imagery, the Sacred Heart remains an enduring part of the Catholic Faith. This depiction, produced by Irish-born engraver Thomas Kelly in 1874, bears a distinct aesthetic and unique style that would go on to inspire countless artists for the following decades and become an essential piece of wall art that illustrates Jesus' lasting love and compassion of the heart of Christ towards devotees and humanity. The symbolic imagery of the Sacred Heart signifies Christ's passion and everlasting love and is considered one of the earliest pieces of Christian iconography. This engraving bears a distinctive style that combines classical art with contemporary methods as printmaking developed and evolved during the latter portions of the nineteenth century. New techniques allowed for considerable detail and mass production. Classically the Sacred Heart features the crown of thorns that was placed on Jesus' head. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic ceremony wherein a priest or the head of a household consecrates the members of the home to the Sacred Heart by blessing an image such as this one. The Feast of the Sacred Heart dates back to 1631 and is formally known as the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is an authentic piece of Roman Catholic History with a unique aesthetic that immediately connects the viewer to the Catholic Faith and transports the viewer back in time. The Catholic faith is practiced across the globe and is the largest Christian Church.