Black-and-white reproduction of a painting showing St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child on his shoulder while wading across a river, holding a tall staff. A decorative border surrounds the image. The printed caption reads "S. CRISTOFORO".
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pencil
Zermatt 21.6.24
This lovely picture is in the
Doges Palace, at Venice, &
I thought you might like a p.c.
We have had such a perfectly
lovely holiday staying at
L. Maggiore & L. Garda & then
on to Venice which was wonderful
then a few days here, a delightful [?], & home next Thursday
our first wet day! the
Matterhorn is alas invisible
Decorative border; monochrome reproduction of an old master painting; visible surface wear and staining. Postmark: 21.VI.24, 10h (partly legible). Divided-back Italian "Cartolina Postale" card with Swiss 20 Helvetia stamp; pencil message written from Zermatt; dealer pencil prices (1/2, 2.20) at top; light wear and creasing.
Cite this card
St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child, Venice, 1924, postcard, c. 1924. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/st-christopher-carrying-the-christ-child-venice-1924. Accessed November 2, 2026.
