The Annunciation (1380s, Netherlands or France) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
In this depiction of the Annunciation, the angel's Gabriel wings resemble the feathers of a peacock.
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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—...
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...
Christ among the Doctors (1513, Netherlands) by Bernard van Orley - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: In the Bible, there is a story about Jesus as a child, where he is seen debating with the doctors (Luke 2:41-51). This image depicts that scene, using perspective to create a visually stunning piece of art. The temple's four pillars are prominently displayed...
The Annunciation (1465–1470, Netherlands) by Hans Memling - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Annunciation is an intriguing event described in the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a bench, reading the scriptures, while the archangel Gabriel appears on the right holding a staff with a cross. He asks the Virgin Mary to...
The Church in Auvers-sur-Oise, View from the Chevet (1890, Dutch) by Vincent van Gogh - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Church in Auvers-sur-Oise, View from the Chevet" is an oil painting created by Vincent van Gogh in June 1890123. It is currently displayed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France1. The painting depicts the church in Auvers-sur-Oise, a village located on the outskirts...
Justice (or Prudence, Justice, and Peace) (1662) by Jürgen Ovens - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Painting: The four cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance1234. Prudence is considered the "mother" of all virtues, as it is the ability to recognize one's moral duty and the good means to accomplish it24. It is also the ability to discern the...
An Elderly Man in Prayer (Dutch, 1606–1669) by follower of Rembrandt van Rijn - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Toward the end of his life, Rembrandt explored religious themes from an intimate perspective, producing a number of works for a possible Apostle series. The personal religiosity of An Elderly Man in Prayer, formerly attributed to Rembrandt, bears resemblance to such late works. Seated with eyes nearly closed and...
Prayer Nut with Scenes from the Life of St. James the Greater (1500–1530, Netherlandish) by Adam Dircksz - Catholic Stock Photo
Details: DID YOU KNOW? This miniature masterpiece was held and caressed within the palm of the holder as they prayed and meditated on their faith. What do you use to focus or engage in quiet concentration? DESCRIPTION Prayer nuts or "paternosters" are generally made from boxwood and carved...
Portrait of a Monk (early 1500s) by circle of Gerard David - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: This panel originally formed the right half of a diptych, a hinged two-paneled painting used for private worship. The missing left panel probably depicted the Virgin and Child. The entire composition showed the monk, with his prayer book open, kneeling in an interior before Mary and the infant Jesus....
Albertus Magnus Painting by Joos van Gent (1475) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Joos van Gent, also known as Justus van Gent, was an Early Netherlandish painter who created a painting of Albertus Magnus. Albertus Magnus was a theologian, scholar, and philosopher who lived in the 13th century and made significant contributions to philosophy, theology, and natural sciences. 🙏🏽This image is in the...
Crucifixion (Mid-16th Century, Netherlands) by Marcellus Coffermans - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: The crucified Christ is both the most popular and powerful image in the Catholic Church. It sits upon every altar where the Mass is said[1] because the Catholic Church requires that a crucifix be visible during the celebration of Mass. This reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus...
Christ on the Cross with Saint Francis and the Last Judgment (1490-1510, Netherlands) - Catholic Coloring Page
Details: Saint Francis kneels before the crucified Christ at his right hand and receives the stigmata. Behind Francis is his brotherhood. The front brother holds a crucifix with both hands. People rise from the dead on the left of the print and enter the gates of heaven on the right....
David and Goliath (1655, Dutch) by Rembrandt van Rijn - Bible Coloring Page
Details: The story of David and Goliath is a popular Bible story found in 1 Samuel 17[1]. Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior who challenged the Israelites to single combat[2][3]. Saul, the leader of the Israelites, chose David to fight Goliath[2]. Despite being much smaller and...
The Presentation in the Temple (1490–1500, Netherlandish) by Jacob Jansz - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: This small panel was once part of an altarpiece depicting the life of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, along with a Nativity scene now in the Rijksmuseum and a depiction of the Annunciation, now in the Glasgow Art Gallery. Forty days after the birth of a male...