Etching by Claude Vignon from the series The Miracles of Jesus Christ, made in France about 1638-1643, showing Christ delivering the possessed.
Throughout his career Édouard Manet managed to shock and confound the public with his bold technique and unorthodox approach to subject matter. The most startling feature of this painting is that he painted it at all.
French stone statue of the Virgin and Child from the 15th century, about 141.6 cm (55 3/4 in.) tall.
Folio 58 recto, showing Pentecost, from a Book of Hours (Use of Rome) printed on parchment in Paris in 1510 by Guillaume Le Rouge.
Saint Ambrose, who lived in the fourth century, was an important Christian scholar and bishop. Here he is depicted among his books in a forceful pose emphasized by his massive hands. On the table’s edge, a scourge, or whip—the knotted rope attached to a wooden rod—symbolizes Ambrose’...
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 scene depicting the Virgin Mary, her infant son Jesus Christ, and various saints and prophets also includes the kneeling figure of Louise de Bourbon (1495–1545), a member of the French royal family (Note the inscription LOYSE DE BOURBON on the hem of her dark habit). She was the...
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-...
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...
David, roi d’Israël: King David of Israel, biblical poet‑warrior and ancestor of Jesus (Old Testament: 1–2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1–2; Psalms). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
Sainte Elisabeth: Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist and kinswoman of Mary (Gospel of Luke 1). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307371rg.jpg363 KBdownload-circle...
Sainte Anne: Saint Anne, traditionally honored as the mother of the Virgin Mary (from the Protoevangelium of James). Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307370rg.jpg412 KBdownload-circle...
Saint Joachim: Joachim, traditionally honored as the father of the Virgin Mary, shown as a holy elder (from later Christian tradition, not a specific Bible passage). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the...
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...
(Subject) Saint Joseph: Joseph, earthly father of Jesus and husband of Mary, protector of the Holy Family (Gospels of Matthew and Luke). The painter (Nicolas Auguste Hesse): 19th‑century French academic painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
(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: 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....
Saint Zaccharie: the biblical priest-prophet Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. Nicolas Auguste Hesse (1795–1869): French academic painter known for religious and historical scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307369rg.jpg376 KBdownload-circle...
* This painting refers to the biblical story, from the book of Numbers, in which Balaam, a prophet, foretells the coming of a powerful leader, or messiah, from the people of Israel. * The painting by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1858) illustrates this prophetic moment, symbolizing hope and the rise of a new...
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...
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 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...
Many of Rouault’s works reveal his strong Catholic faith. The Crucifixion, representing Christ’s sacrifice for the salvation of humanity, is a prominent theme. The thick application of vibrant color here is characteristic of the Fauvist movement, with which Rouault was associated. While other Fauves tended to avoid social...
In this powerful image, Christ elevates the chosen, assisted by angels, while demons drag the damned toward hell. Jean Chapuis’s 14th-century poem The Seven Articles of Faith explores the moral implications of Christ’s birth, baptism, death, descent into hell, resurrection, ascension, and second coming. Treated like a...
