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Religious Art Paintings

Browse free public domain religious art artworks, paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

A scene depicting Lazarus being raised from the dead, surrounded by a crowd in awe and terror.

Lazarus awakens (copy)

Abraham Bloemaert

The Sermon of Saint John the Baptist by Pieter Bruegel the Elder depicts a crowd listening to John the Baptist in a wooded glade.

The Sermon of Saint John the Baptist

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

A depiction of Saint Didacus of Alcalá in prayer, painted by Francisco de Zurbarán.

Didacus of Alcalá

Francisco de Zurbarán

Virgin Mary cradles the Christ Child with Saint Francis kneeling in adoration.

Virgin and Child with Saint Francis

Anthony van Dyck

This painting depicts a baptism scene with detailed figures and a serene atmosphere.

Die Taufe

Albert Anker

This painting depicts the mocking of Jesus with vivid colors and expressive figures.

Die Verspottung Jesu

Hans Thoma

A young woman in a deep blue cloak and red dress cradles a small, unclothed child against her chest against a dark background.

Madonna and Child, Madonna del Granduca

Raphael

Rembrandt's 'The Incredulity of St Thomas' depicts the moment Thomas touches Christ's wound.

The Incredulity of St Thomas

Rembrandt van Rijn

Fra Angelico's 'Disrobement of Christ' depicts Christ's calm acceptance as he is stripped of his garments by Roman soldiers.

Disrobement of Christ

Fra Angelico

This artwork features seven saints depicted in a detailed Baroque style.

Studienblatt; Sieben Heilige

Anthony van Dyck

The Infant Christ with St John, a tender religious scene by Anthony van Dyck.

The Infant Christ with St John

Anthony van Dyck

El Greco's Saint Thomas the Apostle, depicting the moment of doubt and faith.

Saint Thomas the Apostle

El Greco

Franz von Stuck's 'Studie zu einem Leichnam Christi für ‘Pieta’' explores themes of death and spirituality.

Studie zu einem Leichnam Christi für ‘Pieta’

Franz von Stuck

Le Mariage de sainte Catherine by Paolo Veronese depicts the mystical marriage of Saint Catherine.

Le Mariage de sainte Catherine

Paolo Veronese

Preparatory sketches by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres depicting Jesus among the Doctors.

Studies for Jesus among the Doctors

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Rembrandt's 'Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard' depicts the moment laborers receive their wages.

Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard

Rembrandt van Rijn

An angel depicted with gentle features and a lily, embodying warmth and approachability.

Angel

Raphael

This artwork by Raphael showcases his intricate studies for a significant religious composition.

Studies for the Disputa

Raphael

Leonardo da Vinci's 'Studies for the Christ Child with a Lamb' features delicate sketches of a child and a lamb.

Studies for the Christ Child with a Lamb

Leonardo da Vinci

A woman with pale hands clutches her head beside a crucifix, with a candle illuminating her downcast gaze and a trace of blood on her forehead.

The Ecstatic Virgin Anna Katharina Emmerich

Gabriel von Max

Preparatory studies by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres featuring a head, hands of Saint John, and a hooded Capuchin monk.

Studies of a Head of a Man, Hands of Saint John for Christ Offering Saint Peter the Keys to Paradise, and Hooded Capuchin monk

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

This artwork features studies of hands for a religious painting.

Studies of David’s and Jacob’s hands for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

This artwork depicts the assailants of St. Matthias in a historical context.

Studies of pants of the assailants of St. Matthias to the painting ‘Martyrdom of St. Matthias’

Józef Simmler

Adoration of the Shepherds by Jean-Honoré Fragonard depicts shepherds in awe of the newborn Christ.

Adoration of the Shepherds

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A study depicting the Virgin Mary in silent grief, reflecting on her seven sorrows.

Study for ‘Our Lady of Seven Sorrows’

Gustave Van de Woestijne

A serene depiction of Christ blessing, painted by Raphael around 1505.

Christ Blessing

Raphael

A depiction of early Christian martyrs awaiting their fate in the arena, showcasing their silent communion and faith.

Christian Martyrs

Gustave Doré

William Bouguereau's 'Justice, Religious Scene' depicts a serene moment of divine justice.

Justice, Religious Scene

William Bouguereau

Study for the lower left section of the Disputa by Raphael showcases a dynamic composition of figures engaged in theological debate.

Study for the lower left section of the Disputa

Raphael

The Nativity by Fra Angelico depicts the Virgin Mary adoring the newborn Christ in a humble setting.

The Nativity

Fra Angelico

A solitary woman with her head bowed and hands clasped in prayer, illuminated by golden light.

Praying Woman

Rembrandt van Rijn

Peter Paul Rubens' Last Supper depicts Christ announcing betrayal among the apostles.

Last Supper

Peter Paul Rubens

A study of Christ's arms and legs during crucifixion by Eugène Delacroix.

Study of Arms and Legs of Christ Crucified

Eugène Delacroix

El Greco's Madonna and Child features a serene Virgin Mary with the Christ Child in a vertical format.

Madonna and Child

El Greco

Saint Simon by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the apostle with a saw, symbolizing his martyrdom.

Saint Simon

Peter Paul Rubens

A study of a Madonna looking upward by Anthony van Dyck.

Study of a Madonna looking upward

Anthony van Dyck

Mary Magdalene by Anthony van Dyck, depicting her moment of penitence.

Mary Magdalene

Anthony van Dyck

Saint Andrew by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the apostle at the moment of his martyrdom.

Saint Andrew

Peter Paul Rubens

This artwork is a study of Christ's left hand for the painting 'Entombment' by Józef Simmler.

Study of Christ’s left hand to the painting ‘Entombment’

Józef Simmler

This artwork is a study of robes for a religious painting.

Study of David’s robes for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Jesus entrusts the keys to St. Peter in a moment of serene authority.

Jesus Returning the Keys to St. Peter

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Luca Giordano's 'The Holy Trinity' showcases a dynamic composition of divine figures.

The Holy Trinity

Luca Giordano

A depiction of Christ surrounded by the suffering, capturing a moment of hope amidst despair.

The Vale of Tears

Gustave Doré

A dramatic scene depicting the death of Ananias as he collapses at the feet of Saint Peter.

The Death of Ananias

Raphael

This artwork is a study of robes for a depiction of the Virgin Mary.

Study of Mary’s robes for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

A study of robes for a religious painting by Józef Simmler.

Study of Moses’ robes for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

This painting features detailed studies of priestly robes and a turban, showcasing intricate designs.

Study of robes of the high priest and the man in turban to the painting ‘Martyrdom of St. Matthias’

Józef Simmler

This painting is a study of St Matthias's robes for a larger composition.

Study of the Robes of St Matthias to the Painting ‘Martyrdom of St Matthias’

Józef Simmler

This painting is a study of Pope Pius IX for a larger work.

Study of the figure of Pius IX for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Jacques Callot's 'Assembly of the Feast of the Holy Virgin' depicts a vibrant religious gathering.

Assembly of the Feast of the Holy Virgin

Jacques Callot

Francesco Guardi's painting depicts a priest celebrating mass with Saint Vincent Ferrer preaching.

A Priest Celebrating Mass and Saint Vincent Ferrer Preaching

Francesco Guardi

A dramatic depiction of flagellants in a religious procession by Francisco de Goya.

A Procession of Flagellants

Francisco de Goya

A study of the Virgin Mary by Józef Simmler for the painting ‘Three Marys’.

Study of the figure of the Virgin Mary for the painting ‘Three Marys’

Józef Simmler

A depiction of the Holy Family embarking on their journey into Egypt.

Flight into Egypt: The Embarkment of the Holy Family

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

El Greco's 'Lamentation' depicts Christ's followers in grief after his crucifixion.

Lamentation

El Greco

This painting depicts a mystical scene with Christ and nature.

Le Christ au buisson

Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon's 'Le Christ du silence' explores themes of spirituality and introspection.

Le Christ du silence

Odilon Redon

This painting depicts St. James the Less in a dramatic Baroque style.

St. James the Less

Jacques Callot

Carl Bloch's 'Leende munk' depicts a serene monk in a contemplative moment.

Leende munk

Carl Bloch

A painting depicting the road to Golgotha with figures carrying the cross.

Road to Golgotha

Jan Brueghel the Elder

A depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child by Anthony van Dyck.

Virgin and Child

Anthony van Dyck

The Virgin Mary nursing the Christ Child in a tender moment.

The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child

Peter Paul Rubens

Christ appears to the apostles in Jerusalem, showcasing their awe and disbelief.

Christ's first appearance to the apostles in Jerusalem

Peter Paul Rubens

Sandro Botticelli's Madonna Adoring the Child with Five Angels showcases a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child.

Madonna Adoring the Child with Five Angels

Sandro Botticelli

Thomas Sully's 'Suffer the Little Children' depicts a poignant scene of children in a religious context.

Suffer the Little Children

Thomas Sully

A kneeling cleric in blue and white receives a luminous chasuble from a seated woman in red and blue, surrounded by richly robed figures and angels in a grand interior.

Saint Ildefonso receiving the chasuble from the virgin, in the presence of archduke Albert and the Infanta Isabella

Peter Paul Rubens

The Holy Family resting under a large tree in a shadowy landscape.

Rest during the flight to Egypt

Adriaen van Stalbemt

Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist and an angel by Sandro Botticelli.

Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist and an angel

Sandro Botticelli

A man struggles under a cross surrounded by figures, with St. Veronica offering her veil and ancient ruins in the background.

Bearing of the Cross with St. Veronica and ancient ruins

Adriaen van Stalbemt

A sketch of King David playing the harp by Józef Simmler.

Sketch to the painting ‘King David playing the harp’

Józef Simmler

A scene depicting shepherds adoring the newborn in a rocky hollow illuminated by golden light.

The adoration of the shepherds (Luke 2, 15-19)

Adriaen van Stalbemt

Jan Brueghel the Elder's 'The Last Judgement' depicts a vivid scene of divine judgment.

The Last Judgement

Jan Brueghel the Elder

The Last Moments of Saint Mary Magdalene by Sandro Botticelli depicts Mary Magdalene in her final hours.

The Last Moments of Saint Mary Magdalene

Sandro Botticelli

Madonna del Rosario by Anthony van Dyck depicts the Virgin Mary and Child surrounded by saints.

Madonna del Rosario

Anthony van Dyck

Ecce Homo by Guido Reni depicts Christ crowned with thorns.

Ecce Homo

Guido Reni

Susanna recoils from the elders in Anthony van Dyck's painting, highlighting her vulnerability.

Susanna and the Elders

Anthony van Dyck

A seated prophet reading from a table, painted by Guercino.

Bärtiger sitzender Prophet, auf einer Tafel lesend, Kniestück nach rechts

Guercino

Tintoretto's Penitent Magdalene depicts the saint in a moment of deep remorse.

Penitent Magdalene

Tintoretto

Guido Reni's 'Blessed Soul' captures a serene figure in a heavenly setting.

Blessed Soul

Guido Reni

Luca Giordano's Ecce Homo depicts Christ in a moment of profound emotional intensity.

Ecce Homo

Luca Giordano

Eugène Delacroix's 'Beweinung Christi' depicts a dramatic scene of Christ's lamentation.

Beweinung Christi

Eugène Delacroix

A Martyr Saint Reading by Gaetano Gandolfi depicts a saint in a contemplative moment.

A Martyr Saint Reading

Gaetano Gandolfi

A detailed depiction of St. Mansuy by Jacques Callot.

St. Mansuy

Jacques Callot

A depiction of Christ revealing himself to two disciples at Emmaus.

Supper at Emmaus

Pontormo (Jacopo Carucci)

A study depicting Saint Remi in a religious context.

Study for Saint Remi

Isidore Pils

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Les Rois Mages' features vibrant colors and figures in a religious scene.

Les Rois Mages

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A detailed depiction of the crucifixion scene by Antonello da Messina.

Calvary

Antonello da Messina

A depiction of Christ surrounded by angels, showcasing Raphael's mastery in religious art.

Christ in Glory

Raphael

This painting showcases the hands of Saint Remi and a study for an acolyte holding a book.

a. Hand of Saint Remi; b. Hand of Saint Remi; c. Drapery Study for Acolyte Holding Book

Isidore Pils

Jacques Callot's 'Jesus on the Cross' depicts a powerful religious scene.

Jesus on the Cross

Jacques Callot