Catholic paintings of angels which are in the public domain.
This angel carries symbols of the Passion—the events associated with Jesus Christ’s suffering and death. The pitcher, basin, and cloth represent those used by Pontius Pilate to wash his hands of responsibility for Christ’s crucifixion.The painting belongs to a series of twelve angels carrying symbols of...
This angel holds a tablet inscribed “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin was placed on the cross, above Jesus. The painting belongs to a series of twelve angels carrying symbols of Christ’s Passion—the events associated with Jesus Christ’s suffering and death-...
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...
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...
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—...
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...
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...
The painting of the Baptism of Christ that you shared is executed in the Neoclassical or Academic style prevalent in 19th-century European art, which prioritized clarity, idealism, and moralizing themes. Christ (God the Son) is baptized by John the Baptist, representing the new covenant; and God the Father is...
The figures, known as Cupids (Amoretti or putti), originate in Greco-Roman mythology as minor deities representing carnal love, being attendants or sons of Venus/Aphrodite. In a theological context, these figures can represent Amore Divino (Divine Love) or celestial passion, contrasting sharply with their pagan roots in earthly desire....
"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.
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.
François-Joseph Navez's Saint Cecilia of Rome (1842) is a notable example of neoclassical art that reflects the artist's deep engagement with religious themes and classical aesthetics. Navez, a prominent Belgian painter born in 1787, became well-known for his historical and genre paintings.
In this depiction of the Annunciation, the angel's Gabriel wings resemble the feathers of a peacock.
This devotional plaque, of the Annunciation, is by Suzanne de Court, the only woman enamel painter to sign her work.
This painting by Corot depicts Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane receiving divine support.
This is a Symbolist painting depicting St. Cecilia, the patroness of musicians, surrounded by angels who announce her impending martyrdom.
The image is titled "Annunciation to the Shepherds" and was created in 1906 by Hans Thoma, a German artist who lived from 1839 to 1924. The artwork depicts an angelic figure appearing to a group of shepherds, surrounded by a host of other angelic beings. The scene is...
Karl von Blaas was an Austrian painter known for his detailed and expressive historical and religious paintings. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and Venice, becoming a prominent figure in 19th-century academic art. "Die Heilige Katharina" (Saint Catherine) is a notable work by...
This image depicts an angelic figure visiting a shepherd. The angel, with radiant light and colorful wings, holds white flowers and stands among blooming roses. The shepherd, dressed in a yellow robe and holding a staff, looks up in awe, surrounded by sheep. The serene landscape features rolling hills and...
The image is a painting by Charles-André van Loo, a prominent French painter born in 1705 and who passed away in 1765. Van Loo was known for his works in the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic expression, rich color, and intense light and shadow contrasts. He was a highly...
Francisco Bayeu y Subías was a prominent Spanish painter, who had a significant influence on 18th-century Spanish art. His association with the Royal Collection suggests that his work was held in high regard, potentially commissioned or acquired by Spanish royalty. "San Francisco de Sales" being an oil...
About this image This painting is a good example of the Baroque style which uses contrast, such as the contrast between the soldiers (almost hidden in darkness) and the angels (bathed in the light of Christ and bursting with color). Further details in the bottom of the image reveal a...
The text on the image reads: Prayer for the relief from the Cholera epidemic. St. Mary of Succour. O God, you who does not want the death of the sinner, but that he turns to you, look mercifully on your people who return to you in repentance and sorrow, and...
Bible. N.T. Luke 2.25-38. The light of the Holy Spirit, emanating from the form of a dove, shines on Simeon's head. Mary and Joseph present the two turtledoves as a gift to the Temple on the double occasion of Mary's purification and Jesus&...
