The Virgin Mary, known as "the rose without thorns" for having been born free of original sin, holds the symbolic flower while sitting upon the Throne of Wisdom. The scroll held by an angel reads: "Come over to me, all ye that desire me, and be filled...
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....
The Last Supper of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles has been a popular subject in Christian art, often featured in cycles depicting the Life of Christ. Depictions of the Last Supper in Christian art date back to early Christianity and can be seen in the Catacombs of Rome. The Last...
This is a list of my favorite 12 orders of Catholic nuns and sisters in no particular order. This list includes their history, and images of their habits. What is a Catholic Nun or Sister? In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are many religious institutes of nuns and sisters (the...
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Saint Jeanne was the co-founder of the Daughters of the Cross. Her religious sisters gave medical care and faith formation to the poor and sick.
The Virgin is supported by cherubim and stylized clouds and supports the Christ Child in her arms. The painted decoration of the Virgin and Christ Child is original and would contribute to an impression of the royal status of the mother and child.
The Monastery of Panormitis is tied with the Christian faith of the Symiot people. The interior is covered with wall paintings from the Byzantine period, made by the native hagiographers.
This icon of Christ is flanked on all sides by the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Christ's icon has a golden background, which symbolizes His divine nature.
This devotional plaque, of the Annunciation, is by Suzanne de Court, the only woman enamel painter to sign her work.
An ancient crucifix pendant that has been meticulously painted and enameled with gold rock crystal. It was likely used as a rosary or necklace pendant.
Saint Andrew, holding a scroll, looks intently to his left, indicating that the panel once may have formed part of a group of icons with Christ at the center.
These three pieces, now separate, once formed part of a two-winged door in the center of an iconostasis
This armband is made up of seven inscribed medallions.
Like other medium-sized crosses with a tang, this one could have been carried in procession or affixed in a stand, or both.
Saint Monica tenderly holds a boy (possibly Saint Augustine) while beckoning the viewer with an open hand in this Academic painting by French artist Alexandre Cabanel.
John the Baptist collects water from a natural stream in this earth-toned painting by Italian Baroque painter Guercino.
This image, by the famous Italian painter Raphael, shows the resurrected Christ holding His right hand in a pose of blessing.
This painting by Corot depicts Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane receiving divine support.
"Clovis et Clotilde" is a historical painting depicting the first Frankish king and his wife, created by French artist Antoine-Jean Gros in 1811.
The images show a Byzantine-style coloring page of Jesus Christ in a traditional resurrection pose, offering an interactive experience with Byzantine art.
The 6-meter tall mosaic of the Virgin Orans in St. Sophia is a significant example of Old Rus art, with approximately 2 million tesserae, believed to protect the city of Kyiv and all of Rus.
The Virgin Mary in this icon asks her son to forgive humanity's sins at the Last Judgement, flanked by four saints shown in intercessory prayer.
Matthew 19:14 (NIV): "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"
This is a Symbolist painting depicting St. Cecilia, the patroness of musicians, surrounded by angels who announce her impending martyrdom.
Gustave Moreau's "Pieta" (c. 1876) is a Symbolist religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
This line drawing shows a Baroque-style angel in dramatic motion, lying on clouds with outstretched arms and wings. The dynamic pose and flowing drapery reflect the period's emphasis on movement and emotion.
This image, depicting three cherubs in a Baroque style. Cherubs, or putti, are shown as chubby, playful infants with wings, symbolizing innocence and divinity in Baroque art.
The image depicts a work of art titled "Garland of Flowers surrounding a Sculpture of the Virgin Mary," created in 1645 by Daniel Seghers, a Flemish artist who lived from 1590 to 1661. Seghers was renowned for his skill in painting intricate floral arrangements, often surrounding religious motifs,...
