The image is one of the most beloved in all of Catholic devotion: Mary with her arms open, her palms turned gently outward, rays of grace falling from her hands. It comes from the vision Saint Catherine Labouré received in 1830 at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue du Bac in Paris. "These rays," Mary told her, "are the symbol of the graces I shed upon those who ask for them."

This small Virgin Mary statue honors that image. She is crafted in Italy and hand-painted with the careful finishing that distinguishes Italian religious statuary from mass-produced pieces. The figure is kept almost entirely white, a quiet matte finish that lets the form of the mantle speak without ornament. A fine gold line traces the edge of the veil and the flowing hem of her robe, drawing the eye to the soft fall of the fabric. A single golden sash is tied at her waist, the bow prominent and carefully modeled, the tails of the knot falling the length of her gown.

Her head is uncovered beneath the veil, her hair gathered, her expression quiet and recollected. Her arms are extended, her palms turned outward in the familiar gesture of grace. It is the image Saint Catherine saw, rendered here in miniature.

At 4 inches, she is intimate in scale. She is made for a home altar, a nightstand, a prayer corner, a kitchen windowsill, or the shelf above a child's bed. Her small size makes her ideal for the family altar, a dorm room, a travel case, or the corner of a desk at work.

She stands on a gilded cluster of clouds set upon a simple white pedestal. Mounted at the front of the base are two small metal medallions: the obverse and reverse of the Miraculous Medal itself. On the left, Mary as she appeared to Saint Catherine, standing on the globe with the inscription "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee." On the right, the reverse of the medal with its cross, M monogram, and twelve stars. It is a quiet reminder that the statue and the medal share a single devotion.

Hand-painted pieces exhibit small natural variations in paint application and gold detailing. These are not flaws. They are the quiet signature of human hands.

The Story Behind the Image

When the Virgin appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré in 1830, she asked that a medal be struck bearing her image as the young novice saw her. Within a few years, millions of the medals had been distributed, and the conversions, healings, and quiet graces that accompanied them earned the devotion its name: the Miraculous Medal. The statue in your hands belongs to the same long tradition. It is an image to live with, to pray before, to keep near.

The Miraculous Medal Itself

The same devotion that inspired this statue lives on in the medal Mary asked to be struck. Guadalupe Gifts offers a small collection of Miraculous Medals sourced directly from the Chapel of the Apparitions at Rue du Bac in Paris, the very site where Saint Catherine received the vision. If you would like to keep the devotion close in a piece of jewelry you can wear every day, you can explore our Rue du Bac Miraculous Medals collection, imported directly from the Chapel in Paris.

Specifications

Measurements: Approximately 4 inches in height Material: Resin, hand-painted Origin: Hand-made in Italy Finish: Matte white with fine gold trim along the mantle, golden sash with bow at the waist, gilded cloud base on a white pedestal Iconography: Arms extended, palms turned outward in the gesture of grace; two metal medallions on the base showing the obverse and reverse of the Miraculous Medal Best For: Home altars, nightstands, prayer corners, desks, dorm rooms, gift-giving for First Communions, Confirmations, Baptisms, and feast days

Free Shipping on Every Order

Every order at Guadalupe Gifts ships free, with no minimum purchase. Fragile statuary receives additional care in packaging, padded and double-boxed to protect the piece in transit.

Important: Final Sale

Due to the fragile nature of hand-painted resin statuary, all sales of this item are final, and returns are not accepted. We want you to love this statue when it arrives. If you have any questions before purchasing, whether about the finish, the scale, the packaging, or anything else, please reach out. We are happy to send additional photos or a short video on request.

The Guadalupe Gifts Promise

Every devotional item in our shop is chosen for authenticity and craftsmanship. We work directly with artisans in Italy, Mexico, and France to bring you pieces made with care and intended to last. When you purchase from Guadalupe Gifts, you are supporting the hands that made your statue and the tradition that shaped it.

Care Instructions

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, cleaning sprays, and direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Keep out of reach of small children and pets. This is a decorative devotional item, not a toy.

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