Jesus-Christ Donnant les Clefs a Saint Pierre: – Christ giving the keys of Heaven to Saint Peter, symbolizing his authority over the Church (Matthew 16). Robert de Seri: 18th‑century French etcher, known for reproductive prints after Renaissance masters like Raphael. Free Downloaddownload.jpg604 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or DONATE to help...
David, roi d’Israël: King David of Israel, biblical poet‑warrior and ancestor of Jesus (Old Testament: 1–2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1–2; Psalms). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
Sainte Elisabeth: Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist and kinswoman of Mary (Gospel of Luke 1). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307371rg.jpg363 KBdownload-circle...
Sainte Anne: Saint Anne, traditionally honored as the mother of the Virgin Mary (from the Protoevangelium of James). Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307370rg.jpg412 KBdownload-circle...
Saint Joachim: Joachim, traditionally honored as the father of the Virgin Mary, shown as a holy elder (from later Christian tradition, not a specific Bible passage). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the...
Subject: The way to Jerusalem – Crusaders marching toward Jerusalem, guided by an angel (likely during the Crusades, c. 1096–1291). Gustave Doré: 19th‑century French artist and master illustrator/engraver, famous for dramatic religious and literary scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain306096rg.jpg334 KBdownload-circle...
(Subject) Saint Joseph: Joseph, earthly father of Jesus and husband of Mary, protector of the Holy Family (Gospels of Matthew and Luke). The painter (Nicolas Auguste Hesse): 19th‑century French academic painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
(Subject) La Mort De Jésus-Christ Sur Le Calvaire: Jesus dying on the cross at Calvary (Gospels: e.g., Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19). The painter (Jean‑Hippolyte Flandrin): 19th‑century French painter, student of Ingres, noted for calm, classical religious scenes and portraits. Free DownloadThis image is...
Joshua with the Sun: Old Testament scene where Joshua commands the sun to stand still during battle (Book of Joshua, chapter 10). The painter (Jean‑Hippolyte Flandrin): 19th‑century French painter and Ingres student, known for calm, classical religious and historical works. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain306112rg....
Saint Zaccharie: the biblical priest-prophet Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. Nicolas Auguste Hesse (1795–1869): French academic painter known for religious and historical scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307369rg.jpg376 KBdownload-circle...
* This painting refers to the biblical story, from the book of Numbers, in which Balaam, a prophet, foretells the coming of a powerful leader, or messiah, from the people of Israel. * The painting by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1858) illustrates this prophetic moment, symbolizing hope and the rise of a new era...
The biblical figure Daniel is known from the Old Testament for narratives such as Daniel in the lion's den and his wisdom under the Babylonian kings. Flandrin was a Neoclassical painter, meaning his works often feature calm, idealized representations and clear storytelling, especially with religious themes. Free DownloadThis...
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin was a French painter famous for his portraits and religious works during the 19th century. The name Élisée refers to the biblical prophet Elisha (Élisée in French), who followed Elijah and was known for performing miracles in the Old Testament. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain304133rg....
Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (chapters 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who "judged" the twelve tribes of Israel before the institution of the monarchy. Samson was a Nazirite, and he was given...
Many of Rouault’s works reveal his strong Catholic faith. The Crucifixion, representing Christ’s sacrifice for the salvation of humanity, is a prominent theme. The thick application of vibrant color here is characteristic of the Fauvist movement, with which Rouault was associated. While other Fauves tended to avoid social...
In this powerful image, Christ elevates the chosen, assisted by angels, while demons drag the damned toward hell. Jean Chapuis’s 14th-century poem The Seven Articles of Faith explores the moral implications of Christ’s birth, baptism, death, descent into hell, resurrection, ascension, and second coming. Treated like a small...
"Jacob" (1858) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin depicts the biblical figure Jacob, best known for wrestling with an angel and receiving the new name "Israel," as described in the Book of Genesis. This work was created in the 19th century, reflecting Flandrin’s Neoclassical style and interest in...
The painting "Sermon on the Mount" (1849) by Nicolas Auguste Hesse belongs to the Romanticism art movement, which was particularly prominent in the 19th century. Hesse specialized in religious compositions during his career and was recognized for his large-scale works involving historical and spiritual themes, fitting into the...
Nicolas Auguste Hesse (1795–1869) was a French painter and lithographer known for historical, mythological, and religious works, as well as portraits and designs for stained glass windows. He received notable recognition in his lifetime, including a first-class medal in 1838 and a decoration in 1840. Hesse eventually became a...
Nicolas-Auguste Hesse was a French painter and artist. He produced historical, mythological, religious and allegorical works along with portraits, wall paintings and designs for stained glass windows. He studied under his brother Henri Joseph Hesse and under baron Antoine-Jean Gros. He was the uncle of the painter Alexandre Hesse. He...
"Moses Commanding the Waters to Close upon the Egyptian Host" (1858) is an oil on canvas painting by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin, a French artist known for his religious and historical subjects. The painting vividly depicts the climactic biblical scene from the Book of Exodus, in which Moses—acting on...
The image depicts Hezekiah, known from the biblical accounts as a reforming king who deeply trusted the Lord and oversaw a revival of faith in Judah during his reign. Flandrin’s work emphasizes dignified, contemplative expression, aligning with the broader 19th-century French religious art movement. Free DownloadThis image is in...
A gifted landscape artist, Jean-François Millet was a master of the middle ground, able to evoke boundless space in the narrow strip between the foreground and the horizon line. Here he depicted lush green pastures, a flock of grazing sheep, a lone shepherd, a man driving a farm cart, a...
The "Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist, at the Latin Gate" is an oil painting created between 1637 and 1647 by the workshop of Charles Le Brun. This Baroque artwork depicts the martyrdom scene of Saint John the Evangelist and is housed in the Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet in...
