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This late 19th-century watercolor by James Tissot poignantly captures the profound grief of Jesus, emphasizing his humanity amidst a somber, observant crowd before the village.
This painting depicts the Christ Child adorned with Arma Christi, symbols of his future Passion, a common devotional subject in Christian art.
"Madonna and Child Surrounded by Angels" presents a tender, ethereal scene where the Virgin, draped in a striking blue mantle, cradles the infant Christ, while playful cherubic figures populate both the foreground and the snow-covered landscape beyond.
This image captures a sacred moment in an Eastern Catholic Chrismation ceremony, focusing on the priest anointing a catechumen, with the intricate golden embroidery on the priest's vestments hinting at the solemnity and tradition of the rite.
This photograph captures the solemn procession of the casket of Pope Francis through a crowd of onlookers and clergy, likely within St. Peter's Square, distinguished by the iconic colonnade and statues visible atop the Vatican architecture.
This painting of the Madonna and Child displays the meticulous finish, rich colors, and intensely sweet piety characteristic of the Florentine Baroque artist Carlo Dolci.
In his 1853 version of "The Good Samaritan," Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro and a rugged, possibly Orientalist-influenced landscape to recast the biblical parable with Romantic intensity and a focus on tangible human suffering and compassion.
This masterpiece by Caravaggio captures the dramatic climax of the Supper at Emmaus, employing intense chiaroscuro and startling realism to depict the very moment the disciples recognize the resurrected Christ.
This devotional line drawing depicts Saint Philomena, identifiable by the martyr's palm and inscription, rendered in a clear, accessible style likely intended for coloring or popular veneration.
This formal photographic portrait of Pope Francis, in an ornate gilt frame and accompanied by a devotional candle, serves as a contemporary prayer station. It is an example of modern devotional imagery, particularly poignant following the recent death of the Pontiff.
This Baroque sketch likely served as a preparatory study for a larger work, depicting Saint Teresa of Ávila's ascent into heaven with dynamic movement and celestial light typical of Counter-Reformation religious ecstasy.
This Early Netherlandish painting by the Master of Hoogstraeten depicts the biblical narrative of the young Jesus debating theology with learned elders in the temple, showcasing detailed realism typical of the Northern Renaissance.
This line drawing utilizes established Christian iconography, presenting a crowned and haloed bust of Christ to represent his divine sovereignty in a simplified, accessible style.
This painting depicts the biblical scene of King David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, rendered with dynamic composition and rich detail characteristic of the Baroque period.
Saint Anthony the Great (also known as Saint Anthony of Egypt), who is often shown as an elderly monk with a long beard, wearing monastic robes, and sometimes holding a scroll containing his teachings or a passage from scripture. He is considered one of the fathers of Christian monasticism.
This minimalist line drawing portrays Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque experiencing a vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
This Byzantine silver spoon features a pear-shaped bowl incised with a cross and a slender handle, typical of Late Roman or Byzantine tableware and potentially liturgical implements.
This illuminated canon table from an Ethiopian Gospel book employs Ge'ez script within a brightly colored, architectonic structure decorated with characteristic interlace patterns.
This illuminated manuscript page features Greek script alongside a figural miniature and an ornamented initial, characteristic of Byzantine or post-Byzantine book production. Luke the Cypriot (Λουκᾶς ὁ Κύπριος)was an accomplished Greek Orthodox scribe and calligrapher.
This outdoor devotional statue presents the Madonna and Child atop an inscribed plinth, typical of Marian columns or roadside shrines found throughout Central Europe.
This formal portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud presents Archbishop Charles de Saint-Albin with authoritative poise, utilizing opulent fabrics and symbols of ecclesiastical rank characteristic of the French Baroque grand manner.
This early Baroque triptych by Frans Francken the Younger vividly depicts the biblical episode of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, characterized by its crowded composition and detailed rendering of figures and architecture.
This image could be interpreted as an allegory of Mother Church guiding the faithful (represented by the children) through the turbulent trials of the world (symbolized by the stormy sea and shore).
The Byzantine Catholic Great and Holy Wednesday Pre-Sanctified Liturgy is a solemn evening service (often celebrated in the morning for convenience) that combines Great Vespers with Holy Communion.
