Antique St. Matthias St. Michael Canivet Paper Cut Holy Cards in Frame

Antique St. Matthias St. Michael Hand Painted and Hand Cut Watercolor Holy Cards in Frame

"Canivet" translates as Knife because all of the paper work is cut by a sharp knife like tool. These would probably have been made by a Nun in a convent and likely sold to pilgrims visiting the convent.
The watercolor pigment would have come from natural products such as plants, fruits, flowers, mineral stones

Look at the detail in the scissor cutting! I understand that the nuns would have made these Holy cards. I just love them!

St. Matthias from the internet:
Saint Matthias was present with the other Apostles at Pentecost. Aside from this, little is known of the rest of Saint Matthias' life. According to one tradition, he preached for a time in Jerusalem and eventually he was stoned and beheaded. (He is often portrayed holding an axe, the instrument of his death.)

St. Michael from the internet:
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank.

St. Michael has four main responsibilities or offices, as we know from scripture and Christian tradition.

The first is to combat Satan.
The second is to escort the faithful to heaven at their hour of death.
The third is to be a champion of all Christians, and the Church itself.
And the fourth is to call men from life on Earth to their heavenly judgment.

Thanks to apostata for the excellent information shared regarding these small pieces of art!