Free downloadable Catholic paintings which are in the public domain
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...
David, roi d’Israël: King David of Israel, biblical poet‑warrior and ancestor of Jesus (Old Testament: 1–2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1–2; Psalms). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
Sainte Elisabeth: Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist and kinswoman of Mary (Gospel of Luke 1). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307371rg.jpg363 KBdownload-circle...
Sainte Anne: Saint Anne, traditionally honored as the mother of the Virgin Mary (from the Protoevangelium of James). Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307370rg.jpg412 KBdownload-circle...
Saint Joachim: Joachim, traditionally honored as the father of the Virgin Mary, shown as a holy elder (from later Christian tradition, not a specific Bible passage). Nicolas Auguste Hesse: 19th‑century French painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the...
Subject: The way to Jerusalem – Crusaders marching toward Jerusalem, guided by an angel (likely during the Crusades, c. 1096–1291). Gustave Doré: 19th‑century French artist and master illustrator/engraver, famous for dramatic religious and literary scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain306096rg.jpg334 KBdownload-circle...
(Subject) Saint Joseph: Joseph, earthly father of Jesus and husband of Mary, protector of the Holy Family (Gospels of Matthew and Luke). The painter (Nicolas Auguste Hesse): 19th‑century French academic painter known for religious, historical, and allegorical works and stained‑glass designs. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
(Subject) La Mort De Jésus-Christ Sur Le Calvaire: Jesus dying on the cross at Calvary (Gospels: e.g., Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19). The painter (Jean‑Hippolyte Flandrin): 19th‑century French painter, student of Ingres, noted for calm, classical religious scenes and portraits. Free DownloadThis image...
Joshua with the Sun: Old Testament scene where Joshua commands the sun to stand still during battle (Book of Joshua, chapter 10). The painter (Jean‑Hippolyte Flandrin): 19th‑century French painter and Ingres student, known for calm, classical religious and historical works. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain306112rg....
Saint Zaccharie: the biblical priest-prophet Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. Nicolas Auguste Hesse (1795–1869): French academic painter known for religious and historical scenes. Free DownloadThis image is in the public domain307369rg.jpg376 KBdownload-circle...
This Lectionary was created ca. 1000 in Trier. Written in a clear Caroline minuscule, it contains decorated initials at the openings of important readings. A set of illuminated letters marks the beginning of the Epistle and Gospel lessons for Easter; they display the hierarchy of scripts with capital letters decorated...
This Lectionary was created ca. 1000 in Trier. Written in a clear Caroline minuscule, it contains decorated initials at the openings of important readings. A set of illuminated letters marks the beginning of the Epistle and Gospel lessons for Easter; they display the hierarchy of scripts with capital letters decorated...
This Lectionary was created ca. 1000 in Trier. Written in a clear Caroline minuscule, it contains decorated initials at the openings of important readings. A set of illuminated letters marks the beginning of the Epistle and Gospel lessons for Easter; they display the hierarchy of scripts with capital letters decorated...
This Lectionary was created ca. 1000 in Trier. Written in a clear Caroline minuscule, it contains decorated initials at the openings of important readings. A set of illuminated letters marks the beginning of the Epistle and Gospel lessons for Easter; they display the hierarchy of scripts with capital letters decorated...
This leaf once belonged to a small missal and was created in the late eleventh or early twelfth century. The distinct style of its miniature suggests it was made in Southern Germany, or possibly in the Tyrol region of Austria, where line drawing in colored inks had developed into a...
* This painting refers to the biblical story, from the book of Numbers, in which Balaam, a prophet, foretells the coming of a powerful leader, or messiah, from the people of Israel. * The painting by Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (1858) illustrates this prophetic moment, symbolizing hope and the rise of a new...
The biblical figure Daniel is known from the Old Testament for narratives such as Daniel in the lion's den and his wisdom under the Babylonian kings. Flandrin was a Neoclassical painter, meaning his works often feature calm, idealized representations and clear storytelling, especially with religious themes. Free DownloadThis...
Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin was a French painter famous for his portraits and religious works during the 19th century. The name Élisée refers to the biblical prophet Elisha (Élisée in French), who followed Elijah and was known for performing miracles in the Old Testament. Free DownloadThis image is in the public...
Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (chapters 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who "judged" the twelve tribes of Israel before the institution of the monarchy. Samson was a Nazirite, and he was given...
The Last Supper of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles has been a popular subject in Christian art, often featured in cycles depicting the Life of Christ. Depictions of the Last Supper in Christian art date back to early Christianity and can be seen in the Catacombs of Rome. The Last...
The account of Ruth and Boaz comes from the book of Ruth. Ruth was a poor widow staying with her Jewish mother-in-law. She met Boaz, a wealthy landowner, and impressed him with her loyalty and work ethic. He married Ruth, and their great-grandson would be King David....
This painting depicts the presentation of Christ in the temple (Luke 2:25-38). During Christ's Redemption of the Firstborn ceremony, Simon (a righteous man) and Anna (a prophetess) make prophecies about Christ, His future impact, and how He will redeem the world. Fugel's paintings tend...
