The Denial of Peter (1624–1628) by Peter Wtewael - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Wtewael depicts when Peter denies knowing Jesus. Few works by this artist are known, and he draws on an unusual combination of styles.
Gospel Paintings236
Catholic paintings about the Gospel.
Check out the latest posts
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1499-1502 ) by Raphael - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jesus Christ rising from a marble tomb holding the cross of St. George, Christ is flanked by angels, and surrounded by frightened soldiers.
Jesús entre los doctores (1612-1613) by Jusepe de Ribera - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Oil on canvas painting by Jusepe de Ribera of the boy Jesus among the teachers in the Temple, dated 1612-1613.
The Marriage at Cana (folio 58 verso), from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier (1602-04) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Mughal, India. Medium: Gum tempera, ink, color, and gold on paper.
Mary Magdalene washing Jesus' Feet (1787) by Pierre Subleyras - Public Domain Catholic Painting
French. Etching on paper.
The Mocking of Christ (1280) by Cimabue - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Medium: paint, gold and poplar wood. Dimensions: height: 25.8 cm (10.1 in); width: 20.3 cm (7.9 in).
Christ’s Appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection (1835) by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Depiction of Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection, by Alexander Andreyev, 1835.
Four Gospels in Armenian - Folios 5v-6r, The Nativity / Presentation in the Temple (1434-1435) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
Illuminated manuscripts are among the finest works of Armenian art as the "Word" has been the primary focus of veneration in the Armenian Church since its founding in the early fourth century. In the fifteenth century under Mongol domination in the region of Khizan near Lake Van (now...
The Presentation in the Temple (no date) by Byzantine Painter - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Hypapante is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox church. According to the Gospel of Luke (2:22–38), when Joseph (far left) and the Virgin (center) presented Christ in the temple for the rite of purification forty days after his birth, his divinity was immediately recognized by...
Crucifixion (ca. 1425–30) by Donato de' Bardi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Donato de’ Bardi’s style blends Netherlandish and French influences, emphasizing refined detail and careful study of light. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain.crucifixion.jpg376 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or DONATE to help keep this site free!...
The Presentation in the Temple by (unknown) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Hypapante is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox church. According to the Gospel of Luke (2:22–38), when Joseph (far left) and the Virgin (center) presented Christ in the temple for the rite of purification forty days after his birth, his divinity was immediately recognized by...
The Raising of Lazarus (late 1570 or 1580s) by Studio of Jacopo Tintoretto - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jacopo Tintoretto ran a busy workshop in Venice, specializing in dramatic, complex religious paintings, which he produced at incredible speed. This crowded composition, with its daring foreshortening and elongated figures, is consistent with Tintoretto’s style. However, the overall quality of the execution suggests the work is by studio assistants...
The Denial of St. Peter (1623) by Gerrit van Honthorst - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This painting illustrates a scene from the Christian Bible. A young maidservant accuses the apostle Peter, in the yellow cloak, of knowing Jesus. Fearing for his own safety, Peter denies the acquaintance. While working in Italy, the Dutch artist Gerrit van Honthorst earned the nickname Gerard of the Night for...
Lamentation with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1493–1501) by Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Triptychs (hinged three-paneled works) such as this were often placed on or behind the altars of medieval churches and private chapels. The central panel of this triptych shows people mourning the death of Jesus. The city in the background is Bruges, where the artist worked. Saint John the Baptist...
Massacre of the Innocents (1780–81) by Giacinto Diano - Public Domain Catholic Painting
In the biblical story of the Massacre of the Innocents, King Herod orders the killing of all boys two and younger in Bethlehem, Jesus’ birthplace. Three magi (wise men) from the East had arrived in Jerusalem seeking the newborn king of the Jews, whose star they had seen. Taking this...
The Betrayal of Christ (1618-1620) by Anthony van Dyck - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Looser and less formal than the portraits that made him famous, this work was completed shortly before Van Dyck began a six-year stint in Italy. It follows the biblical description of Jesus Christ’s betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, brings a band of...
Ovals and Rondels from the Mysteries of the Passion of Jesus Christ, and the Life of the Virgin (Jacques Callot) by Jacques Callot - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Ovals and Rondels from the Mysteries of the Passion: – Series of small etchings depicting the suffering of Jesus and the life of Mary (Gospels). Jacques Callot: 17th-century French printmaker and draftsman, known for technical innovations in etching and depicting crowded, highly detailed scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the...
Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery (15th-16th century) by Georg Pencz - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery: – Jesus saving a woman from accusers by challenging their sin (Gospels: John 8). Georg Pencz: 16th-century German artist, known for detailed Northern Renaissance engravings and religious paintings. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain.download.jpg670 KBdownload-circle Please SUBSCRIBE or...
Christ and the Woman of Samaria (1470) by Master of Jesus in Bethanye - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Christ asks the Samaritan woman to give him water to drink. She is taken aback because Jews did not associate with Samaritans. He speaks to her of the water of life that cures all thirst and reveals himself as the Messiah. The maker of this metalcut used punches, gouges, and...
Jesus-Christ Donnant les Clefs a Saint Pierre (18th century) by Robert de Seri - Public Domain Catholic Painting
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...
La Mort De Jésus-Christ Sur Le Calvaire (1860) by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin - Public Domain Catholic Painting
(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...
Leaf of a Missal with the Crucifixion and Canon of the Mass (late 11th-early 12th century) - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This leaf once belonged to a small missal and was created in the late eleventh or early twelfth century. The distinct style of its miniature suggests it was made in Southern Germany, or possibly in the Tyrol region of Austria, where line drawing in colored inks had developed into a...
The Lord’s Supper (1937) by Gebhard Fugel - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The Last Supper of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles has been a popular subject in Christian art, often featured in cycles depicting the Life of Christ. Depictions of the Last Supper in Christian art date back to early Christianity and can be seen in the Catacombs of Rome. The Last...
The Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist (1520) by Workshop of Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen - Public Domain Catholic Painting
The grief-stricken faces of the Virgin Mary and John the Evangelist once faced another panel referencing the Crucifixion. Their expressive features and weighty three dimensionality make their sorrow over Jesus’s death palpably human, while the golden space that they inhabit reinforces their sanctified status. Netherlandish devotional scenes sought...