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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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.
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.
Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me (1615–16) by Jacob Jordaens (Flemish) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me (1615–16) is an oil-on-panel painting by Jacob Jordaens, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist. The artwork illustrates the biblical passage from Mark 10:13–16, where Jesus blesses children brought to him by their parents.
Jesus Lost and Found among the Doctors (1645-1700) by Francisco Antolínez — Public Domain Catholic Painting
This painting, by Francisco Antolínez, was painted between 1645 and 1700 and depicts the story from the Bible in which Jesus is found in the Temple after three days of searching. Antolínez was a historical and landscape painter. He was born in Seville, and was a nephew of José Antolínez.
Oval Plaque with the Annunciation by Suzanne de Court (French, 1600) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This devotional plaque, of the Annunciation, is by Suzanne de Court, the only woman enamel painter to sign her work.
Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness (1652) by Guercino - Public Domain Catholic Painting
John the Baptist collects water from a natural stream in this earth-toned painting by Italian Baroque painter Guercino.
Adoration of the Magi (1624) by Abraham Bloemaert - Public Domain Catholic Painting
"Adoration of the Magi" from 1624 by Abraham Bloemaert, a Dutch artist from the Baroque period. Bloemaert is noted for his detailed religious and mythological compositions, rich use of color, and dramatic lighting. This work depicts the biblical scene where the three Magi, or Wise Men, visit the...
Resurrection of Christ (1665–1670) by Samuel van Hoogstraten - Public Domain Bible Painting
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...
St Francis de Sales. 1665 by Giovanni Battista Lucini - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The image depicts a classic painting of Saint Francis de Sales, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, dressed in what appears to be 17th-century European attire. The saint is portrayed holding a crucifix. He is wearing a dark, almost black coat with a wide, blue, embellished collar over a...
The Altarpiece of the Holy Cross (1603–1605) by Adam Elsheimer - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Between 1950 and 1981, the Städel succeeded in reuniting the parts of Elsheimer’s greatest work, which was documented but presumed lost. The modern frame of this domestic altarpiece was reconstructed after sketches made in 1612. While the central panel shows the exaltation of the Cross, the...
Jesús Entre los Doctores (1638–1689) by Pedro Atanasio Bocanegra - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The artwork depicts the Child Jesus discussing with the doctors of the Law in the Temple of Jerusalem. This painting belongs to a series of twelve artworks depicting the life of Jesus Christ, with their original golden frames, which come from the convent church of La Merced...
Christ Among the Doctors (1635-1639) by Matthias Stom - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: In "Christ among the Doctors" by Matthias Stom, we witness a dramatic Caravaggesque interpretation of a young Jesus engaged in discussion with the elders in the Temple, a biblical scene from Luke 2:41-52. The painting is characterized by Stom's use of tenebrism—...
Christ with the Samaritan Woman at the Well (1609 – 1610) by Sisto Badalocchio - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: "Christ with the Samaritan Woman at the Well" painted by Sisto Badalocchio between 1609 and 1610 is a beautiful representation of a pivotal biblical story, capturing a moment of profound spiritual revelation and understanding. The artwork delves deep into the theme of divine grace, redemption,...
The Apparition of John of Capistrano to Peter of Alcantara (1692) by Luca Giordano - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Saint of the Day: October 26 About the Image: "The Apparition of John of Capistrano to Peter of Alcantara" by Luca Giordano, created in 1692, is a dramatic and spiritually evocative piece that masterfully utilizes Baroque techniques to tell a narrative filled with profound religious sentiment. Let'...
Miracle of St Peter of Alcantara (1680) by Giovanni Battista Lucini - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Saint of the Day: October 26 About the Image: The canvas belongs to the last period of Giovan Battista Lucini's activity. It is characterized by the strong luministic effects that make the figures of the characters stand out, in contrast with the clear and luminous background of the...
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 is...
The Sacrifice of Abraham (ca. 1631 - 1635) by Cornelis de Vos and Jan Wildens - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: To test his unconditional loyalty, God has commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. But an angel intervenes before the patriarch can harm the boy, who is half lying across a sacrificial altar. A ram appears in the thorny thicket to give its life instead. As the...
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...
The Return of the Prodigal Son (1661-1669, Dutch) by Rembrandt - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: "The Return of the Prodigal Son" is a renowned oil painting by Rembrandt that depicts the moment of the prodigal son's return to his father in the Biblical parable. The painting is part of the collection of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg...
The Return of the Prodigal Son (1667/1670, Spain) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Murillo's great talent for dramatic painting is apparent in this monumental depiction of the familiar parable of the prodigal son, an allegory of repentance and divine forgiveness. With players and props effectively placed to underscore the drama, it is reminiscent of a well-staged theater piece....
Assumption of the Virgin (1627) by Guido Reni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Guido Reni's Assumption of the Virgin is a renowned oil on canvas painting that was created in 1627. The original painting is located in the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Castelfranco Emilia, with additional versions in Lyon and the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. There...
Assumption of the Virgin (1637) by Guido Reni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Assumption of the Virgin is a religious belief that has been around since the time of the Apostles, who knew Mary personally4. The doctrine's development is closely related to a feast devoted to Mary that passed from a general celebration in her honor to...
Assumption of the Virgin (1638-1639) by Guido Reni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Assumption of the Virgin is a religious belief that has been around since the time of the Apostles, who knew Mary personally4. The doctrine's development is closely related to a feast devoted to Mary that passed from a general celebration in her honor to...