Free downloadable public domain paintings with Catholic symbolism.
This 19th-century painting by Stanisław Bieniecki is an allegorical representation of Poland as a personified female figure, a common national symbol in the Romantic era. The work blends religious and nationalistic iconography to portray the nation's identity, suffering, and enduring faith, particularly in the context of the partitions...
Rogier van der Weyden's Seven Sacraments Altarpiece is a monumental Late Gothic triptych that visually articulates the theological significance of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, with each sacrament depicted within a realistic church interior.
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.
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.
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).
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...
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,...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
