Public domain Catholic paintings of Jesus Christ.
This small altarpiece of the Virgin Mary and child Jesus flanked by saints, is designed for a household or private chapel. It is a triptych with three panels, making it easy to fold and transport.
This image, by the famous Italian painter Raphael, shows the resurrected Christ holding His right hand in a pose of blessing.
This painting by Corot depicts Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane receiving divine support.
Matthew 19:14 (NIV): "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"
This double-sided triptych icon from Ethiopia is a small-scale painting that would have been used in private devotion. The cylinder at the top of the piece reflects the construction of smaller Ethiopian icons that were suspended from a cord and worn around the neck. When open, the piece displays several...
Christ, seen in the pose of the Just Judge, holds a Gospel book open to John 7:24: "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgement." Above and below are bright red seraphim, while at the sides are the venerating figures of Sts. Peter, Paul, and...
Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman at the well, offering her 'living water.' This 1640 masterpiece by Guercino captures a pivotal moment from the Gospel of John, with vivid colors and dramatic skies. 💸Please donate or subscribe to keep this site FREEFree Download 301598rgsdl.jpg3 MBdownload-circle💡This work...
The artwork depicted in the image is "Le Christ en croix" (The Christ on the Cross), created in the year 1871 by Alexis Marie Louis Douillard, a French artist who lived from 1835 to 1905. The painting portrays the figure of Christ crucified, with a dark, subdued background...
The artwork depicted is "Stabat Mater" from the year 1875, created by the French artist Jules-Louis Machard, who lived from 1839 to 1900. "Stabat Mater" refers to a 13th-century Christian hymn about the suffering of Mary, Jesus Christ's mother, during his crucifixion. 💸Please donate...
This artwork is titled "Le Christ au milieu des enfants" (Christ Among the Children) and was created in 1873 by Charles Henri Hilaire Michel, a French artist who lived from 1817 to 1905. The painting depicts a scene of Christ surrounded by children, illustrating a sense of tenderness...
"The Temptation of Christ" by Titian is a religious painting depicting Jesus during his 40-day fast in the wilderness, a common theme illustrating his spiritual trials. In this work, Christ is central, portrayed with a serene yet somber expression, his divinity and humanity highlighted by a halo and...
The artwork appears to be an icon or religious painting representing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The style of the painting suggests it is from the 19th century and originates from Lozarevo, which could be a place where the icon was created or found. The painting depicts Jesus Christ emerging...
About this image This painting is a good example of the Baroque style which uses contrast, such as the contrast between the soldiers (almost hidden in darkness) and the angels (bathed in the light of Christ and bursting with color). Further details in the bottom of the image reveal a...
Toma Vishanov is an artist known for his contributions to Bulgarian art during the National Revival period. He was a significant figure in the early period of Bulgarian Renaissance, introducing innovative artistic ideas that were initially rejected by his contemporaries. Vishanov's works showcase a new manner influenced by...
Icon of the Resurrection depicting Christ having destroyed the gates of Hades and removing Adam and Eve from the grave. Christ is flanked by saints, and Satan is depicted as an old man bound and chained. 💸Please donate or subscribe to keep this site FREEFree Download640px-Resurrection_(24)-transformed.jpeg2 MBdownload-circle�...
The image is of a Russian icon depicting the Resurrection, dating back to the 19th century. The style of this icon is characteristic of traditional Russian Orthodox religious art, known for its formalism and rich symbolic content. The icon features Jesus Christ rising from the tomb, surrounded by symbolic elements...
The icon of the Resurrection from Russia in 1900 is a vibrant and detailed representation of traditional Russian religious art. It features a central panel depicting the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, surrounded by smaller panels showing scenes from the Bible or the lives of saints. The color palette is rich...
The chromotypograph is a Catholic artwork depicting the moment Jesus appoints Peter as the head of the Church, based on the biblical passage from Matthew 16:18. It's a significant piece for illustrating the Catholic doctrine of the papacy, with Peter as the first pope. The image, likely...
This is a chromolithograph from the 1800s, depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child enthroned, accompanied by Saints Peter, Francis, Dominic, and John the Baptist. Additionally, the image features the Resurrection of Christ above. A chromolithograph is a color lithograph produced by using multiple stones or plates, each carrying...
"The Ascension of the Lord" typically depicts the moment when Jesus Christ ascends to heaven after his resurrection, as described in Christian theology. Francisco Bayeu was a Spanish painter known for his historical and religious works, and he was a prominent figure in the artistic community of his...
"The Assumption of the Virgin" is a common subject in Christian art, depicting the Virgin Mary being taken up to heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life. Francisco Bayeu y Subias was a Spanish painter known for his religious and historical works, and he...
About the Image: The brothers Jacob H. and Philipp Schiff were members of one of the old Jewish families in Frankfurt. Jacob H. Schiff was eighteen when he emigrated to America, where he became a very successful banker. He contributed most of his considerable fortune - some 100 million dollars...
About the Image: The artwork depicts the Child Jesus discussing with the doctors of the Law in the Temple of Jerusalem. This painting belongs to a series of twelve artworks depicting the life of Jesus Christ, with their original golden frames, which come from the convent church of La Merced...
About the Image: This imposing, cruelly exact image depicts the corpse of one of the two criminals crucified with Jesus. Executed in the workshop of Robert Campin in Tournai around 1430 – at about the same time as the Van Eyck brothers’ Ghent Altarpiece – it is all that remains of one...
