{"product_id":"madonna-of-the-streets-olive-wood-plaque","title":"Madonna of the Streets Olive Wood Plaque from Bethlehem","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMadonna of the Streets olive wood standing plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e features a full-color devotional image of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, inspired by \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Ferruzzi’s 1897 \u003cem\u003eMadonnina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an image that became widely known and loved as the \u003cem\u003eMadonna of the Streets\u003c\/em\u003e. Below the image, a gold-tone sealed capsule holds a \u003cstrong\u003edried rose petal from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the freestanding olive wood base bears the name \u003cstrong\u003eBethlehem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStanding approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.9 in (10 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, this handmade Marian plaque is designed for a prayer corner, bedside table, desk, shelf or home altar, bringing together \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood, Marian devotion and a tangible element from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e in a compact standing piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eMadonna of the Streets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-color image is inspired by Italian artist \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Ferruzzi’s \u003cem\u003eMadonnina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted in 1897. The tender composition of a young woman holding a sleeping child later became widely reproduced and embraced as a devotional image of the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary and the Child Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e, becoming popularly known as the \u003cem\u003eMadonna of the Streets\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this interpretation, Mary is shown wrapped in a vivid blue mantle, holding the sleeping Child close to her while looking upward. The tenderness of the composition has made the image particularly suited to \u003cstrong\u003eMarian prayer and devotion\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as Christian homes and family prayer spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eHoly Land Rose Petal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the Marian image, a \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone sealed capsule contains a dried rose petal from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rose has a long association with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition and provides a fitting devotional element for a plaque centered on Mary and the Christ Child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe petal remains visible beneath the transparent cover, adding a small tangible connection to the Holy Land alongside the natural olive wood and Bethlehem name displayed on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eHandmade Olive Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standing plaque and its base are made from \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a material closely associated with Christian craftsmanship in the Holy Land. Its warm natural tones provide a simple frame for the vivid blue, red and cream colors of the Marian image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach plaque is \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e, and natural variations in the grain, tone and pattern of the olive wood are expected. These differences are part of the character of the material and mean that each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eBethlehem \u0026amp; the Nativity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eBethlehem\u003c\/strong\u003e appears on the front of the olive wood base, connecting this Marian devotional piece with the biblical city of the Nativity. According to the Gospel account, Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus, making the city inseparable from the Christian story of \u003cstrong\u003eMary and the Christ Child\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a devotional image centered on the bond between mother and child, the Bethlehem connection gives the plaque an additional layer of meaning while distinguishing it as a Christian gift connected with the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eFor Marian Prayer \u0026amp; Devotion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.9 in (10 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, this compact standing plaque can be displayed on a \u003cstrong\u003eprayer table, home altar, bedside table, desk or shelf\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its olive wood base allows it to stand independently without wall mounting or an additional holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe image can serve as a gentle visual focus for personal prayer, the Rosary and other forms of \u003cstrong\u003eMarian devotion\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply as a Christian devotional presence within the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eA Marian Gift from Bethlehem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eMadonna of the Streets, olive wood, Holy Land rose petal and Bethlehem connection\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this standing plaque a meaningful Marian and Christian gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eMother’s Day, Christmas, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, birthdays and Marian feast days\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as a thoughtful gift for mothers, grandmothers, godparents and anyone with a special devotion to the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestanding Marian devotional plaque\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madonna of the Streets – Virgin Mary \u0026amp; Child\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color devotional image inspired by Roberto Ferruzzi’s \u003cem\u003eMadonnina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.9 in (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Land element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Holy Land rose petal in a sealed capsule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestanding olive wood base\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bethlehem name plaque\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive wood grain, color and pattern vary between individual pieces\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to water or moisture, strong cleaning products and excessive heat. Keep the printed devotional image away from prolonged direct sunlight to help preserve its colors. Do not attempt to open or remove the contents of the sealed rose petal capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47573090697388,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0784\/8620\/files\/madonna-of-the-streets-olive-wood-plaque.jpg?v=1791229656","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/madonna-of-the-streets-olive-wood-plaque","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}