Madonna with Child (1570–75) Carlo Dolci (Italian, 1616-1687)
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.
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The Good Samaritan (1853) Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (French, 1803-1860) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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.
Supper at Emmaus (1601) Caravaggio (Italian) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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.
Saint Philomena (2025) - Public Domain Catholic Coloring Page
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.
Prayer Station for Pope Francis (2025) by Shalone Cason - Public Domain Catholic Stock Photo
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.
Saint Teresa of Jesus in Glory (1760 - 1770) by Francisco Bayeu y Subías, Spain - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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.
Jesus among the Doctors (first half of 16th century) by Master of Hoogstraeten (Flemish) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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.
Christ the King (2025) - Catholic Coloring Page
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.
A singing and dancing David leads the Ark of the Covenant (circa 1650) attributed to Pieter van Lint, Belgium (Flemish) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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 (1370-1399) by Macedonian Workshop - Public Domain Byzantine Art
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.
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (2025) - Public Domain Catholic Coloring Page
This minimalist line drawing portrays Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque experiencing a vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Byzantine Spoon (2nd half 6th century) - Public Domain Byzantine Stock Photo
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.
Ethiopian Canon Table (16th Century) - Public Domain Illuminated Manuscript
This illuminated canon table from an Ethiopian Gospel book employs Ge'ez script within a brightly colored, architectonic structure decorated with characteristic interlace patterns.
Doubting Thomas (1594-1596) by Lukas of Cyprus - Public Domain Illuminated Manuscript
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.
Statue of Virgin Mary and baby Jesus in Dolní Újezd, Svitavy district (2019) by Vladimir Slavik - Public Domain Catholic Stock Photo
This outdoor devotional statue presents the Madonna and Child atop an inscribed plinth, typical of Marian columns or roadside shrines found throughout Central Europe.
Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai (1723) by Hyacinthe Rigaud (French) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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.
Jesus among the Doctors by Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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.
Spiritual Guide (1890) by Anonymous - Public Domain Catholic Drawing
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).
Byzantine Catholic Great and Holy Wednesday Pre-Sanctified Liturgy (2025, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Virginia Beach, Virginia) - Catholic Stock Photo
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.
Gloria in Excelsis (1893) by Evelyn De Morgan - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The Pre-Raphaelite painting "Gloria in Excelsis" shows two winged figures with a harp and scroll beneath radiant cherubs, evoking a scene of heavenly praise.
Jesus Among the Doctors (1862) by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This Neoclassical painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicts the biblical episode of the young Jesus debating with learned scholars in the Temple of Jerusalem, showcasing a central theme of wisdom and precociousness.
Annunciation (2025) - Catholic Coloring Page
An AI generated coloring page showing the Annunciation: Mary kneels before an angel and a descending dove.
Benedicto XV (1916) by Antonio Fabrés (Spanish) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The painting is a formal and dignified portrait of Pope Benedict XV. It captures his authority and status while also conveying a sense of his humanity. The artist's skill in rendering the textures and details of the clothing and chair adds to the overall richness of the image.
Sainte Anne (1840) Nicolas Auguste Hesse (French) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Hesse, a French painter born in 1795, was known for producing stained glass designs, portraits, and large-scale religious compositions. He was decorated in 1840 for his contributions to art and later became a member of the Institut, succeeding Eugène Delacroix in 1863.