Free downloadable public domain images of stories from the New Testament.
Christ is transfigured in light on the mountain, with Peter, James and John fallen at his feet (Matthew 17:1-9). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as the crowd lays down garments before him (Matthew 21:1-11). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ and the twelve apostles gather at table for the Last Supper. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden near the tomb on Easter morning (John 20:11-18). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Holy Spirit descends as a dove on the Virgin Mary and the apostles gathered in the upper room (Acts 2:1-4). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ rises in glory from the tomb, with a guard at the left and the holy women at the right. An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
Christ ascends into heaven, borne up by angels, while the Virgin Mary and the apostles look on from below (Acts 1:6-11). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ raises his friend Lazarus from the tomb, as onlookers draw back (John 11:1-44). An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
The angel Gabriel brings Mary the news that she will bear the Son of God (Luke 1:26-38). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Warned by an angel in a dream, Joseph takes Mary and the Christ Child to Egypt to escape Herod (Matthew 2:13-15). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The risen Christ stands among the apostles and invites Thomas to touch his wounded side (John 20:24-29). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Medium: paint, gold and poplar wood. Dimensions: height: 25.8 cm (10.1 in); width: 20.3 cm (7.9 in).
This painting was once part of the Saint Anne Altarpiece, a series of 10 panels set within an architectural frame that hung behind a church’s altar. Gerard David and his workshop produced this large-scale project for export to Spain.
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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: – 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...
