Gloria in Excelsis (1893) by Evelyn De Morgan - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The Pre-Raphaelite painting "Gloria in Excelsis" shows two winged figures with a harp and scroll beneath radiant cherubs, evoking a scene of heavenly praise.
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Temple of Life (1882) by Armor Litho. Co. (American) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Armor Litho. Co was known for producing vibrant lithographs during the late 19th century, a period marked by a flourishing of color printing techniques. The concept of the Temple of Life in Christianity primarily refers to the idea that believers themselves are considered temples of the living God.
Allegory of Navigation with a Cross-Staff (1555-1560) by Paolo Veronese - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Paolo Veronese was an Italian Renaissance painter, based in Venice, known for large-format history paintings of religion and mythology, such as The Wedding at Cana (1563) and The Feast in the House of Levi (1573).
St. Cross Church, Winchester, Hampshire: a brass rubbing. Coloured etching (1792) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The Hospital of St. Cross near Winchester is a medieval almshouse located in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Founded between 1132 and 1136 by Henry of Blois, the Bishop of Winchester, it is described as "England's oldest and most perfect almshouse." The hospital is open to the public...
The Creation of Adam (1771) by Bayeu, Francisco - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This is a preparatory oil sketch for one of the eight, now lost, frescoes for the dome of the collegiate church at La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia. They depicted the exaltation of the Holy Trinity and the revelation of the existence of God. On Tiepolo’s death in 1770,...
Sketch with the triumph of the Holy Cross for the ceiling of the Royal Palace of Madrid (Around 1763) by Francisco Bayeu y Subías - Public Domain Catholic Painting
"The triumph of the Holy Cross" typically represents a religious scene or allegory symbolizing the victory and exaltation of the cross within Christianity. In this context, it likely refers to an artistic depiction of the cross as a central symbol of the Christian faith, often associated with the...
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...
The Arts Being Introduced to Germany by Christianity, (1834–1836) by Philipp Veit - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: In the view of the Nazarene Philipp Veit, who was appointed director of the Städelsches Kunstinstitut in Frankfurt in 1830, the art of the future should be based entirely on the Christian Middle Ages. His fresco, which was transferred to canvas, shows an allegorical representation of the...
Salvator Mundi page in the Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis (Flemish, 1510-1530) - Public Domain Illuminated Manuscript
About the Image: This is a beautifully detailed page in a Book of Hours, specifically the "Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis." These books, predominantly used during the late Middle Ages into the Renaissance, were Christian devotional books primarily for laypeople. They typically contained prayers, Psalms, and Gospel lessons to...
Allegory Of Religion (1708-1787, Italy) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Allegory of Religion is a painting by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter of the 18th century12. The painting depicts a female figure, representing religion, holding a cross and a chalice, surrounded by cherubs and putti12. The painting is known for its use of light and color...
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...
Chinese Sacred Heart of Jesus (2023) by Virginia S. Benedicte - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: June is considered Sacred Heart Month because it is dedicated to the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is a way of expressing love and gratitude to Jesus for his sacrifice and for his boundless love for humanity. The Feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated...
African Sacred Heart of Jesus (2023) by Virginia S. Benedicte - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: June is considered Sacred Heart Month because it is dedicated to the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is a way of expressing love and gratitude to Jesus for his sacrifice and for his boundless love for humanity. The Feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated...
Sacred Heart of Jesus (2023) by Virginia S. Benedicte - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: June is considered Sacred Heart Month because it is dedicated to the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is a way of expressing love and gratitude to Jesus for his sacrifice and for his boundless love for humanity. The Feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated...
Prayer for the Deceased (1864) by Diederik Franciscus Jamin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: The prayer for the deceased. In a death chamber, a young woman kneels before a crucifix between two burning candles. In the middle, behind curtains, is the bed where the body of the deceased person lies under a sheet. A crucifix is placed on the bed. On the left,...
Virgin of the Seven Sorrows (late 16th Century, Low Countries) by Master of the Female Half-Lengths - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a devotion in the Catholic Church that involves meditating on seven events in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, that caused her great sorrow. These sorrows include: 1) The Prophecy of Simeon 2) The Flight into Egypt 3) The Loss of...
The Sacred Heart (1870, French) by Romain Cazes - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Sacred Heart is a Catholic devotion that views the heart of Jesus as a symbol of God's boundless and passionate love for mankind[1]. Romain Cazes was a French historical painter born in St. Béat (Haute-Garonne) in 1810[1]. His work has been offered at auction multiple...
The Good Shepherd (1870, France) Romain Cazes - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: The phrase "the Good Shepherd" is used to refer to Jesus Christ and His inherent goodness, righteousness, and sacrificial love[1][2][3][4]. This image is found in the pericope of John 10:1–21, where Jesus is depicted as laying down His life for His...
Allegory of Peace and Justice (1717, Italy) by Carlo Carlone - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Justice and peace, according to Catholic Social Teaching, are closely intertwined[1][2]. The pursuit of justice is essential for achieving peace, and love for all people demands that we promote peace in a world surrounded by violence and conflict[1]. All human beings possess an equal and inalienable...
The Theological Virtue of Faith (unknown date, unknown author) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Faith is the first of the three theological virtues, the other two being hope and charity (or love)[1][2][3][4][5]. It is a supernatural virtue by which we firmly believe in our hearts all the truths God has revealed[3]. Faith is an infused virtue, meaning...
The Incarnation as Fulfillment of All the Prophecies (1628–1629, Belgium) by Peter Paul Rubens - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Rubens depicts the Archangel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit. Behind Gabriel, a ring of cherubs encircles a dove, representing the Holy Spirit. God the Father sits high above, resting his arm on a...
Heraldic Panel with Arms of Lichtenfels and a Unicorn Hunt (1515, Germany or Switzerland) - Catholic Stock Photo
Details: The upper half of this panel shows a unicorn hunt reconfigured to represent the Annunciation. Only a virgin could lure a unicorn who is seen here grasping the horn of the mythical beast; not far behind are the hunter and hounds. The Virgin here is the Virgin Mary and...
Sacred Heart of Jesus (1767) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Pompeo Batoni's painting 'Sacred Heart of Jesus' was created in 1767[2] and is enshrined above the altar in the northern side chapel of Il Gesù in Rome[3]. It is one of the oldest known depictions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus[3], inspired...
Sacred Heart by N. Currier (1835–1856) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: The Devotion to the Sacred Heart began in the 1670s, when Jesus appeared multiple times to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun[1]. The devotion has its origins in the eleventh century, when pious Christians meditated on the Five Wounds of Christ[2]. It can be seen as...