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This painting depicts King Louis IX of France receiving his final communion inside a modest tent, surrounded by mourning attendants. Scheffer’s work is known for its emotional intensity and focus on spiritual themes, and this composition emphasizes the piety and humility of Saint Louis during his final moments. Ary...
A plain gold hoop with a high bezel treated with a row of fleur-de-lys in high relief. The bezel is inset with a disc nielloed with a cross within a wreath. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domainPL2_57.1582_Top_BW.jpg864 KBdownload-circle Please Subscribe or Donate to...
"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...
This painting captures the intensity and emotion of one of history's most pivotal moments. Fugel's vivid portrayal draws you into the scene, inviting you to reflect on the themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the human spirit. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain313027rg.jpg219 KBdownload-circle...
The icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Christ in the Coptic tradition is called "Theotokos," which means "Mother of God" or "God-bearer." This is the primary and most significant title used for this type of icon in Coptic Orthodox Christianity. In many...
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...
State officials in the early Byzantine Empire often inspected newly minted silver objects and stamped them to attest to the metal's purity. Four such stamps on the bottom of this cup for Communion wine contain, together with the inspectors' names, the monograms of Emperor Justinian (ruled 527-65)...
Coptic literature describes Saint Michael as present with martyrs during torture, aiding bishops during exile, and accompanying souls from earth to heaven. He is credited with helping to overcome trials, both for individuals and the Church as a whole. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domainsaint-michael-the-archangel-coptic-icon-coloring-page-by-angelo-cason-jr.jpg106 KBdownload-circle...
Gebhard Fugel (1863–1939) was a German painter renowned for his Christian-themed art, most notably large panoramas and church murals, with his masterpiece being the Crucifixion Panorama in Altötting, Germany. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain313008rg.jpg234 KBdownload-circle...
This painting by Gerard de Lairesse depicts Saint Anthony the Hermit in an allegorical manner, illustrating his role as a caretaker for those afflicted with leprosy and those considered mentally simple in society. In religious and cultural tradition, Saint Anthony was known as a patron saint for people suffering from...
In Coptic tradition, the Presentation of the Lord Christ in the Temple, also known as Candlemas, is celebrated 40 days after Jesus' birth to commemorate His entry with the Virgin Mary into the temple at Jerusalem. This feast is rooted in the Mosaic Law, which required a mother to...
The 1931 lithograph "The Good Shepherd" by Gebhard Fugel is among his better-known works on this theme. The artwork depicts Christ as the shepherd, a common representation in Christian art, underlining Fugel’s focus on traditional biblical scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain313037rg.jpg225 KBdownload-circle...
"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...
Coptic tradition recounts that the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt spanned approximately three to four years. Throughout this period, they are said to have visited many sites, mainly traveling along and across the Nile River. Accounts describe the Holy Family repeatedly crossing the Nile, journeying through the Delta, and...
Thayer frequently used family members as models for his angels, most notably his daughter Mary, blending portraiture with allegory. His technique for these works involved manipulating paint with brooms, scrapers, and even his hands to create soft, ethereal effects. The resulting images have a notable sense of serenity and idealization—...
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...
Icon depicting Archangel Michael, a typical example of Coptic art from the 17th century. It was donated by Antonis Benakis together with other Coptic artworks to the Byzantine and Christian Museum. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain960px-Archangel_Michael_%28Coptic_icon%2C_Byzantine_and_Christian_Museum%29.jpg313 KBdownload-circle...
Fugel is recognized for his ability to convey narrative and emotion in Christian settings, and he produced many works illustrating stories like the Prodigal Son—typically capturing moments of repentance, forgiveness, and divine compassion. Dramatic compositions, vivid detail, and a profound sense of spirituality characterize his style. Free DownloadThis image...
The Baptism of Jesus Christ is an essential subject in Coptic Christian art and liturgy, and a notable icon depicting this event is found in the Coptic Church of Saint Mercurius in Old Cairo. This church, also known as the Church of Abu Sayfayn, is one of the most historically...
In the Tawahedo tradition, Moses the Black (also known as Abba Moses the Black or St. Moses the Ethiopian) is revered as a significant ascetic and monastic figure. He was originally a slave and leader of a band of robbers in Egypt but experienced a profound conversion after encountering the...
In this humanizing yet idealized depiction of the Virgin Mary embracing the baby Jesus, Sandro Botticelli conveyed the sacred beauty of maternal love. Mary, her expression soft and her skin luminous, nuzzles her son’s chubby cheek as he grasps the nape of her neck. An angel, smaller in scale,...
Christ’s expulsion of the money changers who were desecrating the temple in Jerusalem was a popular theme in Italy in this period. To Catholics, the image symbolized the purification of the Church through internal reform and the expulsion of Protestant heretics. El Greco depicts a chaotic swirl of figures...
