Ascension of Christ ( 1780–1820) by Giotto di Bondone - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Pen and brown ink, with brush and gray wash, heightened with lead white (oxidized), on blue laid paper, tipped onto cream laid paper
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Evangelist Matthew. Fragment of the Royal Gates (17th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
From the church of Cosmas and Damian in the village of Kotan, Castle-Museum in Łańcut, Poland Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain17-1-Матвій-із-с.-Котань.-Ланьцут.jpg266 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or DONATE to help keep this site free!...
The Denial of St. Peter (1623) by Gerrit van Honthorst - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This painting illustrates a scene from the Christian Bible. A young maidservant accuses the apostle Peter, in the yellow cloak, of knowing Jesus. Fearing for his own safety, Peter denies the acquaintance. While working in Italy, the Dutch artist Gerrit van Honthorst earned the nickname Gerard of the Night for...
Jesus-Christ Donnant les Clefs a Saint Pierre (18th century) by Robert de Seri - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jesus-Christ Donnant les Clefs a Saint Pierre: – Christ giving the keys of Heaven to Saint Peter, symbolizing his authority over the Church (Matthew 16). Robert de Seri: 18th‑century French etcher, known for reproductive prints after Renaissance masters like Raphael. Free Downloaddownload.jpg604 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or DONATE...
Peter’s Pentecost Sermon (1935) Gebhard Fugel (German) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Gebhard Fugel (1863-1939) was a German painter who specialized in Christian religious subjects. Wikipedia Peter's Pentecost Sermon is a color lithograph Bridgeman Images depicting the biblical scene from Acts 2, where the Apostle Peter delivers his first sermon after the Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples at...
Saint Peter healing a lame man at the door of the Temple in Jerusalem (1819) by Louis-Vincent-Léon Pallière - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The account of Saint Peter healing the lame man is found in the Book of Acts 3:1-11. The passage describes a miracle performed by Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate of the Jerusalem Temple. In this image, Peter wears orange and blue robes, while John wears pink and white.
Saint Andrew (Greek, 14th century) - Public Domain Byzantine Painting
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.
La Pentecôte (Pentencost) (1864) Felix-Henri Giacomotti - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Felix-Henri Giacomotti, a French artist who lived between 1828 and 1909. From an artistic perspective, the painting captures the biblical event of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit is said to have descended upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. This is suggested by the ethereal light and...
Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church. Chromotypograph. (Unknown date and author) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The chromotypograph is a Catholic artwork depicting the moment Jesus appoints Peter as the head of the Church, based on the biblical passage from Matthew 16:18. It's a significant piece for illustrating the Catholic doctrine of the papacy, with Peter as the first pope. The image, likely...
Saint Matthew (1771) by Bayeu y Subías, Francisco - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Sketches for the pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church of La Granja ( Segovia ). Bayeu continued the project started by Giambattista Tiepolo , who died in 1770, giving the compositions the harmony, solidity and clarity learned during his training with Mengs . Three of the evangelists appear writing, inspired by angels,...
Saint John the Evangelist 1771 by Francisco Bayeu - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church of La Granja in Segovia, Spain were adorned with sketches by Francisco Bayeu. He took over the project initiated by Giambattista Tiepolo, who passed away in 1770. Bayeu's contributions brought harmony, solidity, and clarity to the compositions, reflecting the...
Saint Mark 1771 by Francisco Bayeu - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church at La Granja in Segovia were adorned with sketches by Francisco Bayeu. These sketches were part of a project initiated by Giambattista Tiepolo, who unfortunately passed away in 1770. Bayeu infused the compositions with harmony, solidity, and clarity, reflecting his training...
Pentecost (1769) by Francisco Bayeu - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This work was previously thought to be a sketch by Francisco Bayeu for lost compositions painted in 1796 for the convent of San Pascual in Aranjuez. However, this identification is incorrect, as Morales y Marín discovered. The definitive versions of the compositions were found in the iconographic program of Aranjuez...
Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child (1535, Italy) by Girolamo da Carpi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Girolamo da Carpi was one of the most gifted artists at the court of the Este family of Ferrara, an important artistic center during the Italian Renaissance. This intimate work was painted for the Estes and adorned the oratory chapel of their palace. In the painting, Saint...
St James the Greater (1635) by Alonso Cano - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Ah, "St James the Greater" by Alonso Cano from 1635. Let's delve into this striking piece: Artist Background: Alonso Cano (1601-1667) was an Andalusian painter, architect, and sculptor, making him a rare master of the three major arts of his time. He...
Saint James the Greater (1550, Italy) by Benvenuto Tisi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Benvenuto Tisi, often referred to by his nickname "Garofalo," was an Italian Renaissance painter from the city of Ferrara. He was active during a transformative period in European art, and his works often blend the elegance and coloring typical of the Ferrarese school of painting...
Saint James the Greater (1615-1616, Spain) by Jusepe de Ribera - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Saint James the Greater is an early work by the Spanish painter Jusepe de Ribera, who worked in Italy. He painted this picture in around 1615/16, towards the end of his stay in Rome. Ribera, who is among the first and most important Caravaggisti, further developed...
Saint Paul (2023) by Virginia S. Benedicte -Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The AI-generated artwork depicts Saint Paul in the post-impressionist style. He is depicted holding a sword in one hand, symbolizing his martyrdom by beheading, and a quill in the other hand, representing his significant role as a writer of a substantial portion of the New...
The Fall of Simon Magus (c. 1745- 1750) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Fall of Simon Magus is a late-Baroque painting by Pompeo Batoni, originally intended as the basis for a mosaic altarpiece in the Basilica of St Peter1. The painting is likely a studio copy of the original, which was displayed in the church of Santa Maria...
Saint Andrew (1740) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Saint Andrew is the subject of a painting by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter of the 18th century. The painting is part of a series of religious paintings commissioned by Batoni's most important patron, Count Cesare Merenda of Forlì1. The painting is available as an...
The Crucifixion (1762) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Crucifixion is a religious painting by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter of the 18th century. The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with Mary and John the Evangelist standing at the foot of the cross. The painting is displayed in various galleries, including the Museum...
The Appearance of Christ at the Cenacle (Apparition du Christ au cénacle) (1886-1894, France) by James Tissot - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Christ appears to his followers at the cenacle, the upper room where they had shared the Last Supper. Exposing his glowing wounds, Jesus reveals himself to them—to their delight and wonder—while the servants who tend the disciples peer through the curtains in astonishment. About the...
The Crucifixion: Miniature Excised from a Prayer Book (1540–1550, Flanders, Antwerp) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: The illuminator is unknown, but his style seems to conform to that known as "Antwerp Mannerism." It emerged among a group of Antwerp painters during the first half of the 1500s. Bolstered by its rich trade and cultural contacts, the port city of Antwerp attracted hundreds of...
Single Leaf from a Book of Hours: Pieta (1475–1485, Italy) attributed to Francesco dai Libri - Public Domain Illuminated Manuscript
Details: DID YOU KNOW? All books of hours contain the same basic sections, the order of which can shift, and individual prayers can vary, sometimes significantly, from region to region. DESCRIPTION One section of a Book of Hours is the Prayers to the Virgin. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this...