Download or read book Graces Received written by Briscese Rosangela and published by John D. Calandra Italian-American Institute. This book was released on 2012 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Within Catholicism, ex-votos are votive objects presented in thanks for heavenly intercession with a misfortune such as an accident or illness. This book features two types of Italian ex-votos ... dating from 1832 to 1959: metal objects in the shapes of people, afflicted body parts, or hearts, and painted narrative tablets depicting the dramatic moment of crisis for which intercession was requested"--Publisher's description.