Free downloadable Catholic coloring pages of the Virgin Mary.
The icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Christ in the Coptic tradition is called "Theotokos," which means "Mother of God" or "God-bearer." This is the primary and most significant title used for this type of icon in Coptic Orthodox Christianity. In many...
The annunciation in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo tradition is celebrated as the Feast of the Annunciation, locally known as ብስራተ ገብርኤል (Bisrate Gebriel). This feast commemorates the announcement made by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear Jesus Christ, the...
This line drawing is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Christian subject: the Virgin and Child, also known as the Madonna and Child. The composition is based on the iconic Hodegetria type, which means "She who shows the way." In this theological context, Mary is not just a...
This drawing is a contemporary icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with both figures shown in a stylized, frontal pose, characteristic of Orthodox Christian art. The Virgin and Child icon is a window to the divine, depicting Mary as the Theotokos (God-bearer) who bridges the gap between...
An AI generated coloring page showing the Annunciation: Mary kneels before an angel and a descending dove.
The 6-meter tall mosaic of the Virgin Orans in St. Sophia is a significant example of Old Rus art, with approximately 2 million tesserae, believed to protect the city of Kyiv and all of Rus.
About the Image: Line drawing of the Nativity: Mary and Joseph gaze at infant Jesus in a manger. The Star of Bethlehem shines brightly. Three wise men approach with gifts. Shepherds with their flock and animals like a donkey and sheep are present. The scene is set against a rustic...
About the Image: The Madonna of Humility is a depiction of the Virgin Mary that emerged as a significant theme in Christian art during the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Unlike other portrayals where Mary is shown enthroned or in majestic attire, the Madonna of Humility depicts her in a more...
About the Image: In 1612, the owners of Antwerp's Plantin Press, Jan and Balthasar Moretus, asked their friend Peter Paul Rubens to create thirteen illustrations for a new Catholic prayer book called Breviarium Romanum. Rubens completed these drawings, including one of the Assumption of the Virgin, by March...
About the Image: In preparation for a ceiling fresco of the Assumption commissioned by a Medici prince for a church in Florence, Volterrano made many compositional drawings. This study for the fresco, one of the most complete, includes all the principal elements of the painting, with only a few figures...
About the Image: The Assumption of Mary is a dogma of the Roman Catholic Church that teaches that the Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory1245. This means that Mary is believed to be in heaven, both physically and...
Details: The Ascension of Jesus is the Christian belief that Jesus ascended to Heaven after his resurrection[1]. According to Acts, the ascension took place 40 days after the resurrection in the presence of his disciples[2]. The ascension marks Jesus' entry into supreme authority over creation[3] and...
Details: Depictions of the Virgin and Child have been popular in art since the High Renaissance period (1480-1530)[1]. These works often portray Mary as a young mother, wearing the turban favored by peasant women[2], and often combine iconographic themes of joyous motherhood and sorrowful premonition of Christ'...
Details: The circumcision of Jesus is an event from the life of Jesus celebrated as the Feast of the Circumcision[1]. It took place eight days after his birth[2], and was a sign of the covenant God made with Abraham and his descendants[3]. Mary and Joseph were simply...
Details: The Flight into Egypt is an event recounted in the Gospel of Matthew and other New Testament apocrypha[1]. It tells the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's orders to kill the newborn child[2]. The event is also mentioned...
Details: The term "visitation" in the Bible typically refers to the visit of the Virgin Mary to her relative Elizabeth, as described in Luke 1:39-56[1]. It can also refer to God's judgment or punishment, as seen in Isaiah 10:3[2], or a call...
Details: The Descent from the Cross is a scene from the Gospels in which Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus take down Jesus' body from the cross[1]. It is also known as the Deposition of Christ, as it symbolizes Jesus being taken away from his position[2]. Peter Paul...
Details: The Visitation is the biblical event of Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth, as described in the Gospel According to Luke (1:39–56)[1]. It is honored with a special feast celebrated on May 31[2][3] and is closely connected with Jesus and his saving work[4]. In...
Details: The Holy Family has been a popular theme in Christian art since the 14th century[1]. It is typically represented as the Virgin Mary, Jesus and St. Joseph[1], although other versions such as the Holy Family with St. Anne or with St. Francis have also been popular[1]...
Details: The Visitation is a theme in Christian art, especially in the Catholic Church, which depicts the visit of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. It is an event described in the Gospel of Luke, where Mary travels to visit...
Details: In Rococo art, the Immaculate Conception was often depicted as a central theme. Rococo artists often portrayed Mary as a symbol of purity and innocence, and she was frequently depicted in artworks with a halo or other symbols of holiness. The theme of the Immaculate Conception was particularly popular...
Details: In Catholic art, the Virgin and Child typically represent the relationship between the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. The Virgin Mary is often depicted holding the infant Jesus in her arms, and the image is meant to symbolize the mother-child bond and the divine nature of Jesus. This image...
Details: This Baroque pencil drawing of the Immaculate Conception features a central figure of the Virgin Mary surrounded by a dragon and several angels. The Immaculate Conception has been a popular theme in art since the 15th century, and this particular drawing captures the awe and wonder of the event...
Details: The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine in the Roman Catholic Church which states that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. This means that, from the moment of her conception, Mary was free from the stain of original sin and was therefore pure and sinless. The doctrine was...
