Madonna with Child (1570–75) Carlo Dolci (Italian, 1616-1687)
This painting of the Madonna and Child displays the meticulous finish, rich colors, and intensely sweet piety characteristic of the Florentine Baroque artist Carlo Dolci.
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Jesus among the Doctors (first half of 16th century) by Master of Hoogstraeten (Flemish) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This Early Netherlandish painting by the Master of Hoogstraeten depicts the biblical narrative of the young Jesus debating theology with learned elders in the temple, showcasing detailed realism typical of the Northern Renaissance.
Jesus among the Doctors by Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This early Baroque triptych by Frans Francken the Younger vividly depicts the biblical episode of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, characterized by its crowded composition and detailed rendering of figures and architecture.
Jesus Among the Doctors (1862) by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This Neoclassical painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicts the biblical episode of the young Jesus debating with learned scholars in the Temple of Jerusalem, showcasing a central theme of wisdom and precociousness.
Jésus chez les docteurs (1865) by Felix-Henri Giacomotti (French) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Giacomotti's "Jésus chez les docteurs" (1865) depicts the biblical scene of 12-year-old Jesus discussing scripture with scholars in the temple. The painting showcases the young Jesus's wisdom as he engages with elders, emphasizing his divine knowledge despite his youth.
Christ Preaching in the Temple — The Feast of the Mid-Pentecost (1800) by MStera (Russia) - Public Domain Eastern Orthodox Art
This icon depicts the young Jesus teaching in the Temple of Jerusalem, which is the central theme of the Mid-Pentecost feast in Orthodox Christianity. Mid-Pentecost, is a significant feast day in the Orthodox Church that falls on the 25th day after Easter.
Jesus Lost and Found among the Doctors (1645-1700) by Francisco Antolínez — Public Domain Catholic Painting
This painting, by Francisco Antolínez, was painted between 1645 and 1700 and depicts the story from the Bible in which Jesus is found in the Temple after three days of searching. Antolínez was a historical and landscape painter. He was born in Seville, and was a nephew of José Antolínez.
The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret (1488–1493) by Filippino Lippi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This circular work of art, known as a tondo, shows the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph with the child Jesus, and Saint Elizabeth holding John the Baptist on the right.
Le Voeu de Louis XIII au siège de la Rochelle (The vow of Louis XIII at the siege of La Rochelle) (1628) by Charles-André van Loo - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The image is a painting by Charles-André van Loo, a prominent French painter born in 1705 and who passed away in 1765. Van Loo was known for his works in the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic expression, rich color, and intense light and shadow contrasts. He was a highly regarded...
Adoration of the Magi (1624) by Abraham Bloemaert - Public Domain Catholic Painting
"Adoration of the Magi" from 1624 by Abraham Bloemaert, a Dutch artist from the Baroque period. Bloemaert is noted for his detailed religious and mythological compositions, rich use of color, and dramatic lighting. This work depicts the biblical scene where the three Magi, or Wise Men, visit the...
The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna (1508) by Raphael - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The painting you are viewing is "The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna," created in 1508 by the Italian artist Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino), who lived from 1483 to 1520. Raphael is renowned for his extraordinary clarity of form and ease of composition, as well as the serenity and harmony that...
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (unknown date and author) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Bible. N.T. Luke 2.25-38. The light of the Holy Spirit, emanating from the form of a dove, shines on Simeon's head. Mary and Joseph present the two turtledoves as a gift to the Temple on the double occasion of Mary's purification and Jesus'...
The Blessed Virgin with the Christ Child (14th-17th century) Gouache Painting - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The image titled "The Blessed Virgin with the Christ Child" depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Christ Child seated outdoors in a serene setting. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a blue robe with red underneath, holding the young Christ Child closely. The background features a landscape...
Christ Among the Doctors (1480-1493) by Maestro Bartolomé - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The painting "Christ Among the Doctors" by Maestro Bartolomé depicts a scene where a youthful Christ, dressed in a simple robe, engages in a theological discussion with learned men in a church-like setting. The figures surrounding Christ, dressed in elaborate and colorful garments, exhibit expressions of contemplation and...
Christ Among the Doctors by an Imitator of Rembrandt (unknown date) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
"Christ among the Doctors" is a famous painting depicting an episode from the early life of Jesus Christ. It is often associated with the Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn, who created a well-known version of the scene. However, there are also imitators or followers of Rembrandt who have...
The Holy Family 1776 by Francisco Bayeu - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ child in the foreground, while Saint Joseph stands behind them with a flowered staff. It is an example of cabinet painting, small works created by Bayeu alongside his fresco sketches. The painting reflects his embrace of neoclassical principles of moderation and...
The Adoration of the Magi (1516-1519) by Master of the Von Groote Adoration - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: In the sixteenth century Antwerp, a major trade metropolis, became one of north-western Europe’s leading art centres. Among its many painters’ workshops were a number of studios that worked closely with one another. For want of a better name, the respective artists are collectively known as...
Child Jesus Teaches in the Temple - Ceiling Fresco (1920, St. Gallen, Switzerland) by Josef Christian Heimgartner - Catholic Stock Photo
About the Image: The artwork in the image is a ceiling fresco titled "Child Jesus Teaches in the Temple," created by Josef Christian Heimgartner in 1920, located in St. Gallen, Switzerland. This piece is a vivid example of early 20th-century religious art, rendered in a neoclassical style that...
Jesus Among the Doctors (1499) by Master of Mondsee - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: This painting, "Jesus among the Doctors," attributed to the Master of Mondsee, dates back to around 1500. It belongs to the Late Gothic period, specifically within the Northern Renaissance that swept through Europe at the time. The artwork is remarkable for its meticulous detail and...
Historiated Initial (E) Excised from a Gradual: Adoration of the Magi (1200–1240 Italy, Siena) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: DID YOU KNOW? X-ray fluorescence analysis is a nondestructive technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. On this leaf it revealed that the dark blue pigment contains azurite. DESCRIPTION All the essential narrative elements—Mary, the infant Jesus, and the three Magi—are tucked into...
Jesus among the Doctors (1502) by Jörg Breu the Elder - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: "Jesus among the Doctors" by Jörg Breu the Elder, painted in 1502, is a remarkable representation of a significant moment in the New Testament. Let's delve into the artwork's narrative, symbolism, and style. Narrative: The painting is inspired by the biblical...
Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child (1535, Italy) by Girolamo da Carpi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Girolamo da Carpi was one of the most gifted artists at the court of the Este family of Ferrara, an important artistic center during the Italian Renaissance. This intimate work was painted for the Estes and adorned the oratory chapel of their palace. In the painting, Saint...
Nativity 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...
Virgin Mary and Child Christ with Angels 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...