This postcard was never mailed, so there is no personal story attached to it.

On the face, we see a gleaming and haloed figure of Jesus – wearing a cloak of triumph.

Around him are eight kneeling figures – seven men and one woman.

Additionally, there are three men standing in the background.

Behind all the figures is a draped table which bears pitchers and salvers.

I am confident that this is not a view of the last Supper, rather, the appearance of Christ after the Resurrection.

The table recalls the horrible events of the recent past, but also connects the risen Lord to the sacrament of the Eucharist.

From the Gospel accounts, we know that at least one of the faithful women named “Mary” was present with the disciples when Jesus suddenly stood among them after His resurrection.

https://www.seedsforspiritualthought.com/post/jesus-christ-12-appearances

We also know that St. Thomas was absent.

St. Thomas had his own epiphany later – his doubts quelled at the sight of the Lord’s wounded hands so that he exclaimed, “My Lord and my God”.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubting_Thomas

Thus, in this picture we have ten of the eleven disciples and one of the women named Mary.

I found the original artwork both winsome and odd.

The postcard was printed in Germany, probably before 1910.

The looks of reverence and profound satisfaction are charming, as is the suggestion of surprise in the features of St. Mary.

But there is something child-like about the figures – the kneeling men seem to be too small, somewhat hobbit-like.

Nevertheless, the reverent intention of the artist seems clear.

I suspect that the devotional postcard was presented to a child – to communicate the wonder and the happiness of this miraculous reunion.