Free downloadable Catholic paintings which are in the public domain
Details: The Adoration of the Shepherds is a scene in which shepherds are near witnesses to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem[1]. It is often combined with the Adoration of the Magi in Christian art and is sometimes included in a Nativity scene as a peripheral feature[1]. The...
Details: Die Verkündigung an Maria is a painting by Paul Troger, an Austrian painter, draughtsman and printmaker of the late Baroque period[3]. It was created in 1747[1][2] and is currently housed at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna[1]. The painting depicts the Annunciation of Mary, when the...
Details: The Flight Into Egypt by Domenico Piola is an artwork created by the Genoese painter of the Baroque period, Domenico Piola[1]. It is a pen, ink and watercolor over chalk painting[2] that measures 29 x 41.6 cm[2]. The painting depicts the biblical story of the...
Details: The Adoration of the Magi (c. 1633) by Peter Paul Rubens is an oil painting on canvas measuring 4.2 m × 3.2 m (13 ft 9 in × 10 ft 6 in)[2]. It was painted as an altarpiece for a convent in Louvain, Belgium[2], and is now...
Details: The Adoration of the Magi (c. 1624) is an oil on canvas painting by Peter Paul Rubens, measuring 218 cm by 280 cm[1]. It was commissioned by Matthæus Yrsselius, abbot of St. Michael's Abbey, Antwerp, and paid for in two installments of 750 guilders each in...
Details: The Visitation depicts the visit of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. This event is described in the Gospel of Luke, and it is an important moment in the story of Jesus' birth. Mary travels to visit Elizabeth...
Details: Coptic Christians are members of the Coptic Orthodox Church, which is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church based in Egypt. The term "Coptic" refers to the ancient Egyptian language, which was spoken in Egypt until the end of the 17th century. The Coptic Orthodox Church is one of...
Details: Harper's Bazaar is an American monthly fashion magazine for women, first published in New York City in 1867. It is published by Hearst and positions itself as a style resource for women who prioritize high-quality fashion. Luc-Olivier Merson was a French academic painter and illustrator born in...
Details: Pope Pius VII was the head of the Catholic Church from 1800 to 1823. He was a monk of the Order of Saint Benedict and was well-known as a theologian and bishop. He was made a cardinal in 1785. Just 15 years later, he became pope. Giovanni Battista Caprara...
Details: The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine in the Catholic Church that says the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. In 1854, the Church declared this doctrine to be true, and it became a popular subject in Baroque art, especially in Italy. In Baroque paintings of the Immaculate Conception,...
Details: The Immaculate Conception in Baroque art is characterized by its dramatic and emotional depictions of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a pure and sinless figure. Typically, the subject is represented through a combination of elements, such as dove symbolism, the presence of stars, and rays of light emanating...
Details: The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine of the Catholic Church which holds that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. In Baroque art, this doctrine was often depicted in paintings and sculptures, particularly in Italy where the Baroque style was very popular. Baroque artists often portrayed...
Details: The Flight into Egypt is a biblical story in which Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus flee to Egypt to escape the persecution of King Herod. The story is often depicted in art, typically showing Mary riding a donkey with Joseph and the baby Jesus, sometimes accompanied by angels....
Details: Archangel Raphael is one of the seven archangels who stand before the Throne of God. He is the archangel of healing and is often depicted with a staff and a bottle of healing oil. He is said to be the one who helped Moses part the Red Sea and...
Details: "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" is a romantic painting by E.F. Estein. The painting depicts a beautiful woman in a bright blue dress and a red shawl standing on a rock in the ocean. She holds a cross in her hands, and her gaze is directed...
Details: The theme of Saint Anne educating the Virgin Mary was a popular one among Baroque artists. It communicated the importance of education and piety, while also emphasizing the importance of a strong mother-daughter relationship. Examples of the theme can be found in artworks by artists such as Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun,...
Details: Jeremiah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He was active from around 627 BC until shortly before the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BC. He is known for his long and detailed prophecies of judgment and hope, his poems of lamentation, and his visions of the restoration of...
Details: The beautiful daughter of Gabinius, a priest, and niece of Pope Caius, Susanna refused Emperor's Diocletian request that she marry his son-in-law, Maximian and converted two of her uncles, Claudius and Maximus who were court officers sent by Diocletian to persuade her to marry, to Christianity. Diocletian...
Details: Sir Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish artist and diplomat from the Duchy of Brabant in the Southern Netherlands (modern-day Belgium). He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique...
Details: Jan Philip van Thielen or Jan Philips van Thielen was a Flemish painter who specialized in flower pieces and garland paintings. He was a regular collaborator with leading Flemish and Dutch figure painters of his time. Van Thielen was the most popular flower painter in Flanders and his patrons...
Details: Harry Siddons Mowbray was an American artist. He executed various painting commissions for J.P. Morgan, F.W. Vanderbilt, and other clients. He served as director of the American Academy in Rome from 1902–1904. Wikipedia The crucifixion and death of Jesus occurred in 1st-century Judea, most likely in...
Details: Harry Siddons Mowbray was an American artist. He executed various painting commissions for J.P. Morgan, F.W. Vanderbilt, and other clients. He served as director of the American Academy in Rome from 1902–1904. Wikipedia The flight into Egypt is a story recounted in the Gospel of Matthew...
Details: Harry Siddons Mowbray was an American artist. He executed various painting commissions for J.P. Morgan, F.W. Vanderbilt, and other clients. He served as director of the American Academy in Rome from 1902–1904. Wikipedia Gethsemane is a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in...
Details: Harry Siddons Mowbray was an American artist. He executed various painting commissions for J.P. Morgan, F.W. Vanderbilt, and other clients. He served as director of the American Academy in Rome from 1902–1904. Wikipedia The temptation of Christ is a biblical narrative detailed in the gospels of...
