The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1499-1502 ) by Raphael - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jesus Christ rising from a marble tomb holding the cross of St. George, Christ is flanked by angels, and surrounded by frightened soldiers.
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The Marriage at Cana (folio 58 verso), from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier (1602-04) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Mughal, India. Medium: Gum tempera, ink, color, and gold on paper.
Mary Magdalene washing Jesus' Feet (1787) by Pierre Subleyras - Public Domain Catholic Painting
French. Etching on paper.
The Mocking of Christ (1280) by Cimabue - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Medium: paint, gold and poplar wood. Dimensions: height: 25.8 cm (10.1 in); width: 20.3 cm (7.9 in).
Daniel in the lion’s den (1886) by Hans Thoma - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Hans Thoma was a German painter. He was born on 2 October 1839 in Bernau, Grand Duchy of Baden, in the Black Forest, Germany. He was the son of a miller and was trained in the basics of painting by a painter of clock faces.
Christ’s Appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection (1835) by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Depiction of Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection, by Alexander Andreyev, 1835.
Four Gospels in Armenian - Folios 5v-6r, The Nativity / Presentation in the Temple (1434-1435) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
Illuminated manuscripts are among the finest works of Armenian art as the "Word" has been the primary focus of veneration in the Armenian Church since its founding in the early fourth century. In the fifteenth century under Mongol domination in the region of Khizan near Lake Van (now...
The Presentation in the Temple (no date) by Byzantine Painter - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Hypapante is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox church. According to the Gospel of Luke (2:22–38), when Joseph (far left) and the Virgin (center) presented Christ in the temple for the rite of purification forty days after his birth, his divinity was immediately recognized by...
Crucifixion (ca. 1425–30) by Donato de' Bardi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Donato de’ Bardi’s style blends Netherlandish and French influences, emphasizing refined detail and careful study of light. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain.crucifixion.jpg376 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or DONATE to help keep this site free!...
The Presentation in the Temple by (unknown) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Hypapante is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox church. According to the Gospel of Luke (2:22–38), when Joseph (far left) and the Virgin (center) presented Christ in the temple for the rite of purification forty days after his birth, his divinity was immediately recognized by...
The Raising of Lazarus (late 1570 or 1580s) by Studio of Jacopo Tintoretto - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jacopo Tintoretto ran a busy workshop in Venice, specializing in dramatic, complex religious paintings, which he produced at incredible speed. This crowded composition, with its daring foreshortening and elongated figures, is consistent with Tintoretto’s style. However, the overall quality of the execution suggests the work is by studio assistants...
Massacre of the Innocents (1780–81) by Giacinto Diano - Public Domain Catholic Painting
In the biblical story of the Massacre of the Innocents, King Herod orders the killing of all boys two and younger in Bethlehem, Jesus’ birthplace. Three magi (wise men) from the East had arrived in Jerusalem seeking the newborn king of the Jews, whose star they had seen. Taking this...
Christ and the Woman of Samaria (1470) by Master of Jesus in Bethanye - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Christ asks the Samaritan woman to give him water to drink. She is taken aback because Jews did not associate with Samaritans. He speaks to her of the water of life that cures all thirst and reveals himself as the Messiah. The maker of this metalcut used punches, gouges, and...
La Mort De Jésus-Christ Sur Le Calvaire (1860) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
(Subject) La Mort De Jésus-Christ Sur Le Calvaire: Jesus dying on the cross at Calvary (Gospels: e.g., Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19). The painter (Jean‑Hippolyte Flandrin): 19th‑century French painter, student of Ingres, noted for calm, classical religious scenes and portraits. Free DownloadThis image...
Joshua, with the Sun at Upper Left (1856–1863) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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....
Leaf of a Missal with the Crucifixion and Canon of the Mass (late 11th-early 12th century) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This leaf once belonged to a small missal and was created in the late eleventh or early twelfth century. The distinct style of its miniature suggests it was made in Southern Germany, or possibly in the Tyrol region of Austria, where line drawing in colored inks had developed into a...
Daniel (1858) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The biblical figure Daniel is known from the Old Testament for narratives such as Daniel in the lion's den and his wisdom under the Babylonian kings. Flandrin was a Neoclassical painter, meaning his works often feature calm, idealized representations and clear storytelling, especially with religious themes. Free DownloadThis...
Élisée (1858) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin was a French painter famous for his portraits and religious works during the 19th century. The name Élisée refers to the biblical prophet Elisha (Élisée in French), who followed Elijah and was known for performing miracles in the Old Testament. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
Samson (1858) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (chapters 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who "judged" the twelve tribes of Israel before the institution of the monarchy. Samson was a Nazirite, and he was given...
The Lord’s Supper (1937) by Gebhard Fugel - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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...
Ruth and Boas (1935) by Gebhard Fugel - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The account of Ruth and Boaz comes from the book of Ruth. Ruth was a poor widow staying with her Jewish mother-in-law. She met Boaz, a wealthy landowner, and impressed him with her loyalty and work ethic. He married Ruth, and their great-grandson would be King David....
Simon and Anna (1939) by Gebhard Fugel - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This painting depicts the presentation of Christ in the temple (Luke 2:25-38). During Christ's Redemption of the Firstborn ceremony, Simon (a righteous man) and Anna (a prophetess) make prophecies about Christ, His future impact, and how He will redeem the world. Fugel's paintings tend...
The birds of the air and the lilies of the field (1932) by Gebhard Fugel - Public Domain Catholic Painting
“The birds of the air and the lilies of the field” (1932) by Gebhard Fugel captures the artist’s ongoing engagement with biblical themes, rendered with clarity and contemplative devotion. Created during an era of great uncertainty in Germany, the painting draws inspiration from Christ’s teachings in the Sermon...
The Burning Thorn Bush (1932) by Gebhard Fugel - Public Domain Catholic Painting
“The Burning Thorn Bush” (1932) by Gebhard Fugel emerges from a period of intense religious revival in early 20th-century Germany, where biblical scenes were often revisited to reaffirm spiritual values during times of cultural upheaval. Fugel—well known for his large-scale, immersive religious panoramas—applies his characteristic naturalism...