Free downloadable Catholic paintings which are in the public domain
Abelard and Heloise's story is significant in Catholic history because they were both devout Christians. Abelard was a theologian and philosopher who challenged traditional Catholic teachings, while Heloise was famous as the most well-educated and intelligent woman in Paris. They became lovers against her uncle's (Fulbert)...
Joos van Gent, also known as Justus van Gent, was an Early Netherlandish painter who created a painting of Albertus Magnus. Albertus Magnus was a theologian, scholar, and philosopher who lived in the 13th century and made significant contributions to philosophy, theology, and natural sciences. 🙏🏽This image is in the...
This is a French trading card for Véritable Extrait de viande Liebig (Real Liebig Meat Extract) that depicts Albertus Magnus, an alchemist of the 13th century. The image shows one main figure in a laboratory, the central figure is depicted on one knee in front of a vessel releasing steam,...
The fresco of Saint Albertus Magnus, a theologian and scientist known for his contributions to philosophy, theology, and natural sciences, was painted by Tommaso da Modena in 1352. The fresco can be found in the Church of San Nicolò in Treviso, Italy. 🙏🏽This image is in the public domain. Free...
"Saint Albert the Great" is a Catholic saint, bishop, and philosopher. He lived during the 13th century and was known for his extensive writings on various subjects, including theology, natural science, and metaphysics. He is considered one of the greatest theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages. Vicente...
In art, "Virgin and Child" typically refers to a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. This subject has been a popular theme in Christian art for centuries and can be found in various forms such as paintings, sculptures, and frescoes. The Virgin Mary is often...
In this large devotional panel, the condemned Christ stumbles as he drags the Cross through the city of Jerusalem to the site of his Crucifixion. His mother and disciples—passing through the city gate at left—watch sadly and console one another. Christ and his followers are taunted by crowds...
Details: According to legend, Saint Dymphna was the daughter of an Irish king who converted to Christianity. Her father became obsessed with her beauty and tried to force her to marry him. When she refused, he became enraged and had her beheaded. Saint Dymphna is considered the patron saint of...
Details: The painting depicts Saint Augustine, who was a Christian theologian and philosopher from the 4th century, and is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish Baroque painter who was known for his dynamic compositions and use of...
Details: The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a devotion in the Catholic Church that involves meditating on seven events in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, that caused her great sorrow. These sorrows include: 1) The Prophecy of Simeon 2) The Flight into Egypt 3) The Loss of...
Details: Jonah is one of Ryder's most densely painted canvases. He reworked this image so many times that the paint layers are still soft to the touch after more than a century. Ryder chose a Biblical tale of damnation, terror, and salvation that suited his poetic temperament and...
Details: The crucified Christ is both the most popular and powerful image in the Catholic Church. It sits upon every altar where the Mass is said[1] because the Catholic Church requires that a crucifix be visible during the celebration of Mass. This reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus...
Details: This large Ethiopian Gospel Book was made in the first half of the sixteenth century and is written in Ge'ez, the traditional liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Containing eleven full-page miniatures, six canon tables, and five elaborately ornamented harags, or headpieces, this manuscript represents the...
Details: This is one of twenty-six known manuscripts by the hand of Luke the Cypriot (active 1583-1625), an accomplished Greek calligrapher who worked after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (1453). He copied it in 1594 at his episcopal see of Buzau (in Wallachia, now Romania) and soon took it to...
Details: Benedict the Moor O.F.M. was a Sicilian Franciscan friar who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic church[1]. After Benedict's death, King Philip III of Spain paid for a special tomb for this holy friar. Canonized in 1807, he is honored as a...
Details: Sacred Heart is a Catholic devotion that views the heart of Jesus as a symbol of God's boundless and passionate love for mankind[1]. Romain Cazes was a French historical painter born in St. Béat (Haute-Garonne) in 1810[1]. His work has been offered at auction multiple...
Details: The resurrected Christ rises triumphantly from an opened tomb, the wound on his side reminding us of his death by crucifixion three days prior. He wears a red cape, bears a banner with a white cross on a red field, and holds forth his right hand in blessing. An...
Details: 2 Samuel 5 is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible that describes how David became king over Israel[1][2][3][4]. All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood"[1][2][3]...
Details: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox cathedral located in Chicago, Illinois[1][2]. It was established in 1892 by a Greek immigrant community from Laconia and the Greek Islands[1]. The church was built on its present site in 1910 and faithfully models the Byzantine-Renaissance style...
Details: This is one of twenty-six known manuscripts by the hand of Luke the Cypriot (active 1583-1625), an accomplished Greek calligrapher who worked after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (1453). He copied it in 1594 at his episcopal see of Buzau (in Wallachia, now Romania). He soon took it to...
Details: Our Lady of Lourdes is a title of the Virgin Mary venerated by the Roman Catholic Church[1]. The title is associated with the Marian apparitions that occurred in Lourdes, France in 1858 to Saint Bernadette Soubirous[1]. The image of Our Lady of Lourdes has been widely reproduced...
Details: The phrase "the Good Shepherd" is used to refer to Jesus Christ and His inherent goodness, righteousness, and sacrificial love[1][2][3][4]. This image is found in the pericope of John 10:1–21, where Jesus is depicted as laying down His life for His...
Details: This painting shows Christ and his twelve disciples seated at a round table for the Last Supper. Christ raises his hand to consecrate the items before them—a chalice of wine and a loaf of bread, partially sliced to resemble the Eucharistic wafers of the Mass. Biblical accounts make...
Details: The "plashchnitsa" (Greek "epitaphios") is an altar cloth that was brought out for special veneration on Good Friday, the feast day of the Crucifixion. At the center, the dead Christ is depicted on an altar-like table beneath a six-winged cherub. To the left and right,...
