Neoclassicism Catholic paintings in the public domain.
Émile Signol was a French artist who painted history paintings, portraits, and genre works. Although he lived during the Romantic period, he espoused an austere neoclassicism and was hostile to Romanticism. This neoclassic painting of the Crucifixion emphasizes dramatic realism and emotional intensity, departing from earlier, more stylized depictions. The...
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.
This painting of Hagar and Ishmael by François Navez portrays Hagar's despair and resilience. Navez uses a warm color palette that enhances the emotional weight of the scene. The work reflects Navez's admiration for classical themes and his ability to convey human emotion through art.
François-Joseph Navez's Saint Cecilia of Rome (1842) is a notable example of neoclassical art that reflects the artist's deep engagement with religious themes and classical aesthetics. Navez, a prominent Belgian painter born in 1787, became well-known for his historical and genre paintings.
This is a sketch for one of the frescoes on the gospel side of the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. The frescoes were painted in 1778–79 around the theme of Saint Luke Painting the Virgin. The figure of Saint Luke is depicted in the central part...
Sketches for the pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church of La Granja ( Segovia ). Bayeu continued the project started by Giambattista Tiepolo , who died in 1770, giving the compositions the harmony, solidity and clarity learned during his training with Mengs . Three of the evangelists appear writing, inspired by angels,...
This is a preparatory oil sketch for one of the eight frescoes, now lost, by Bayeu for the dome of the collegiate church at La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia. They depicted the exaltation of the Trinity and the revelation of the existence of God. A seraphim with a live...
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,...
Sketches for the pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church at La Granja (Segovia). With this decoration Bayeu continued the project begun by Giambattista Tiepolo, who died in 1770, imbuing the compositions with the harmony, solidity and clarity he learnt while training under Mengs. Three of the evangelists are...
La Natividad (1799) by José Campeche y Jordán is a significant work of art that exemplifies the mastery and artistic vision of the renowned Puerto Rican painter. In this masterpiece, Campeche y Jordán skillfully captures the essence of the nativity scene, a timeless subject in Christian art, with a unique...
The pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church of La Granja in Segovia, Spain were adorned with sketches by Francisco Bayeu. He took over the project initiated by Giambattista Tiepolo, who passed away in 1770. Bayeu's contributions brought harmony, solidity, and clarity to the compositions, reflecting the...
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 pendentives of the dome of the collegiate church at La Granja in Segovia were adorned with sketches by Francisco Bayeu. These sketches were part of a project initiated by Giambattista Tiepolo, who unfortunately passed away in 1770. Bayeu infused the compositions with harmony, solidity, and clarity, reflecting his training...
This painting depicts the biblical story of Abraham's encounter with three angels, as described in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament. In the story, the angels visit Abraham and inform him of the upcoming birth of his son Isaac. Francisco Bayeu was a Spanish painter known...
The collegiate church at La Granja, Segovia, once featured a dome adorned with scenes from the Old and New Testament, which were unfortunately destroyed in 1918. These scenes were intended to glorify the Holy Trinity. One of the segments depicted God reprimanding Adam and Eve for disobeying him, while an...
"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...
This work was previously thought to be a sketch by Francisco Bayeu for lost compositions painted in 1796 for the convent of San Pascual in Aranjuez. However, this identification is incorrect, as Morales y Marín discovered. The definitive versions of the compositions were found in the iconographic program of Aranjuez...
"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...
Sketch, from around 1763, for the fresco The Surrender of Granada that was located in the old dining room and kissing room of the Queen's Room, today converted into the Gala Dining Room of the Royal Palace of Madrid. "The Surrender of Granada" likely depicts the...
"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: Saint Francis de Sales is a 16th century French Catholic saint and doctor of the Church. He was known for his work as a bishop, writer, and spiritual director. He is particularly remembered for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and the practice of virtue....
About the Image: Susanna and the Elders is a painting by Pompeo Batoni, created in 1751 in Rococo style[3]. The painting depicts the biblical story of Susanna, who was spied on by two elders while bathing and falsely accused of adultery[1]. The painting is considered a testament to...
About the Image: By mid-eighteenth century Pompeo Batoni prevailed as the leading portraitist in Rome catering to an elite clientele of wealthy tourists from the British Isles. Decades earlier, he had launched his career painting historical and biblical subjects, and he continued to depict such subjects in a dignified, classicizing...
About the Image: The Return of the Prodigal Son is a story from the Bible, appearing in the Gospel of St. Luke[3]. It tells the story of a son who asks his father for his inheritance and leaves the parental home, only to fritter away all his wealth. He...
