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Religious Art Paintings

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A muscular man wrestles a winged angel on grass beneath towering trees, with scattered weapons and distant figures in the background.

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel

Eugène Delacroix

Peter Paul Rubens' 'Anbetung der Hirten' depicts shepherds adoring the newborn Christ.

Anbetung der Hirten (nach dem Stich von Lucas Vorstermans d. Ä.)

Peter Paul Rubens

The resurrection of the blessed by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the moment when the souls of the righteous ascend to eternal joy.

The resurrection of the blessed

Peter Paul Rubens

The Angel of the Annunciation by Guercino depicts a celestial figure delivering a divine message.

The Angel of the Annunciation

Guercino

Roundel depicting the Crucifixion and the Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico.

Roundel of the Crucifixion and the Coronation of the Virgin

Fra Angelico

A religious scene depicting a baptism in a serene setting.

The Baptism

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Aelbert Cuyp's 'The Flight into Egypt' depicts a serene landscape with a holy family.

The Flight into Egypt

Aelbert Cuyp

Kenyon Cox's painting 'After Boltraffio, ‘Sacra Conversazione’' reinterprets a classic religious theme.

After Boltraffio, ‘Sacra Conversazione’

Kenyon Cox

The Madonna of the Red Cherubim by Giovanni Bellini features a serene Virgin with red cherubim in the sky.

Madonna of the Red Cherubim

Giovanni Bellini

William Morris Hunt's 'The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple' depicts a biblical scene with vibrant colors.

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple

William Morris Hunt

A modern interpretation of the Madonna by Wiktoria Goryńska.

Madonna 1936 (Życzenia świąteczne V)

Wiktoria Goryńska

A bearded man in a white robe and orange-red cloak holds a staff with a green oval object and an axe-like blade against a dark background.

Apostle St Thaddeus (Jude)

El Greco

Madonna adoring the sleeping Christ Child by Giovanni Bellini.

Madonna Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child

Giovanni Bellini

John Singer Sargent's 'Vespers' captures a serene religious scene.

Vespers

John Singer Sargent

El Greco's St. Bartholomew holds a knife and flayed skin, embodying his martyrdom.

St. Bartholomew (NYC)

El Greco

The Vision of Saint Francis in the Portiuncula by Bartolomé Estebán Murillo depicts Saint Francis in a moment of divine vision.

The Vision of Saint Francis in the Portiuncula

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

St. Stephen Protoma by Jacques Callot depicts the martyrdom of St. Stephen.

St. Stephen Protoma. 26 December

Jacques Callot

A serene figure of the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, flanked by two children, one offering flowers.

Virgin Enthroned

Abbott Handerson Thayer

Study of a Madonna by Leonardo da Vinci showcases the artist's early exploration of religious themes.

Study of a Madonna (verso)

Leonardo da Vinci

A bishop in golden robes leans toward a child tracing a circle in the earth, framed by ruined columns and angels.

Capriccio with the vision of St. Augustine in a ruined arcade

Ascanio Luciani

A somber scene depicting the sacrament of Extreme Unction, with a priest anointing a dying man surrounded by mourners.

The Sacrament of Extreme Unction

Nicolas Poussin

A serene landscape depicting Saint Paul the Hermit receiving bread from a raven in a vast desert setting.

Landscape with Saint Paul the Hermit

Nicolas Poussin

The Raising of Jairus' daughter by Paolo Veronese depicts Christ resurrecting a young girl.

The Raising of Jairus' daughter

Paolo Veronese

William Bouguereau's 'The Three Marys at the Tomb' depicts a poignant moment of mourning.

The Three Marys at the Tomb

William Bouguereau

Studies of angels for The Immaculate Conception showcases intricate sketches by Józef Simmler.

Studies of angels for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

A Bishop Saint by Fra Angelico, depicting a holy figure in ornate vestments against a gold background.

A Bishop Saint

Fra Angelico

The Martyrdom of Saint Mark by Fra Angelico depicts the serene face of Saint Mark being dragged by Roman soldiers.

The Martyrdom of Saint Mark

Fra Angelico

Rembrandt's painting depicts the moment Peter and John heal a crippled man.

Peter and John Healing the Cripple at the Gate of the Temple

Rembrandt van Rijn

Jacques Callot's 'The Repast in the House of the Pharisees' depicts a lively gathering with intricate details.

The Repast in the House of the Pharisees

Jacques Callot

This painting depicts the martyrdom of St. James the Less by Jacques Callot.

The Little Apostles or The martyrdom of the Apostles – St. James the Less

Jacques Callot

A woman in white and red robes sits on a cloud holding a golden chalice and two large keys above a group of worshippers looking up in awe.

Faith

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

La despedida del hijo pródigo, de Murillo, muestra el momento de la despedida del hijo con su padre y madre.

La despedida del hijo pródigo, de Murillo (Museo del Prado)

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

A painting titled 'St. André' by Jacques Callot depicting a religious scene.

St. André

Jacques Callot

Moses strikes water from a rock, surrounded by astonished Israelites.

Moses at the Rock of Horeb

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

The Holy Family with Angels by Rembrandt van Rijn depicts a tender domestic scene with Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus watched over by angels.

The Holy Family with Angels

Rembrandt van Rijn

A sketch of an angel by Józef Simmler for the painting 'The Immaculate Conception'.

Sketch of angel for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception’

Józef Simmler

Vincent van Gogh's 'The Good Samaritan' depicts a compassionate scene from the biblical parable.

The Good Samaritan

Vincent van Gogh

Three women and a child in prayer before a Madonna and Child statue in a rural setting.

Prière à la Madone

Auguste Delacroix

Saint Francis of Assisi meditates with a skull, illuminated by a single shaft of light.

Saint Francis in Meditation

Caravaggio

William Blake's 'The Entombment' depicts Christ's followers lowering his body into the tomb.

The Entombment

William Blake

A genre scene depicting a preacher's audition.

Le choix d’un prédicateur (The audition)

Jehan Georges Vibert

This painting depicts a dramatic scene at Golgotha with figures and a somber atmosphere.

Golgotha

Jan Ciągliński

A young woman in a blue robe with a red sleeve holds a red carnation while an infant on her lap reaches for it, seated before three arched windows.

Madonna of the Carnation

Leonardo da Vinci

This painting depicts the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac.

Abraham and Isaac (Abraham grasping Isaac’s arm)

Robert Smirke

A painting of Saint Paul by Diego Velázquez.

Saint Paul

Diego Velázquez

Kneeling Saint Mary Magdalene and Standing Christ by Filippino Lippi depicts a tender moment of recognition after the Resurrection.

Kneeling Saint Mary Magdalene and Standing Christ

Filippino Lippi

Jacques Callot's painting depicts the Prodigal Son seeking forgiveness.

The Prodigal Son Seeks Divine Mercy

Jacques Callot

The Holy Family rests beneath a tree in a bustling Dutch farm landscape.

Farm landscape with the rest on the flight into Egypt

Abraham Bloemaert

Imaginary depiction of the Last Moments of the Magdalene by Botticelli.

Last Moments of the Magdalene (predella, panel four)

Sandro Botticelli

A depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child.

The Virgin and Child

Anthony van Dyck

A group of figures carries the lifeless body of Jesus Christ, with sorrowful expressions and a hilly landscape with three crosses in the background.

The Deposition

Raphael

A robed figure with visible stigmata gazes upward at a luminous vision emerging from swirling clouds against a dark background.

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

El Greco

A bearded man draped in red sits in a study with open books, an hourglass, papers, a lion at his feet, and a window showing blue sky and clouds.

St. Jerome in his study

Peter Paul Rubens

Five standing figures gather outdoors with Saint Cecilia at the center holding a small organ, broken instruments at their feet, and six angels above in a golden light.

The Ecstasy of Saint Cecilia

Raphael

A pyramidal composition of five figures including Madonna holding a book, Christ Child with a halo, Saint Elizabeth with John the Baptist, and Saint Joseph under a blue sky with cherubic angels and a distant landscape.

The Holy Family

Raphael

A crowned Virgin Mary with outstretched arms shelters kneeling monks beneath her blue mantle, flanked by two angels holding the mantle aloft.

Virgen de las Cuevas

Francisco de Zurbarán

A painting by William Bouguereau depicting a saintly woman.

Ètude de sainte femme

William Bouguereau

The Adoration of the Kings shows the Virgin Mary in blue holding the Christ Child reaching for a golden vessel from a kneeling king in pink, surrounded by figures, animals, and a ruined wooden structure.

The Adoration of the Kings

Raphael

El Greco's 'Saint Paul' depicts the apostle in a moment of introspective calm.

Saint Paul

El Greco

The Martyrdom of St. Symphorian by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres depicts a dramatic religious scene.

The Martyrdom Of St. Symphorian

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Luca Giordano's 'Christ among the Doctors' depicts a young Jesus engaging with learned men.

Christ among the Doctors

Luca Giordano

A study sheet for Paolo Veronese's 'The Martyrdom of Saint George'.

Sheet of Studies for ‘The Martyrdom of Saint George’

Paolo Veronese

Lamentation over the Body of Christ by Nicolas Poussin depicts Christ's followers mourning his death.

Lamentation over the Body of Christ

Nicolas Poussin

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Christus' presents a unique interpretation of Christ.

Christus

Amedeo Modigliani

The Madonna nurses her child in a garden, surrounded by a donor family in prayer.

Madonna lactans with donor family in a garden

Adriaen Isenbrant

Luca Giordano's 'Crucifixion Of St. Peter' depicts a dramatic religious scene.

Crucifixion Of St. Peter

Luca Giordano

Dead Christ Supported by Two Angels, a poignant depiction of Christ's body cradled by angels.

Dead Christ Supported by Two Angels

Paolo Veronese

A bust of the Virgin Mary depicted in a serene and contemplative manner.

La Vierge en buste

Émile Munier

This painting depicts a religious scene with emotional depth and realism.

Den angrende Peter Forarbejde til radering fra

Carl Bloch

Mary in a deep green and red robe holds the Christ Child on her lap, surrounded by two angels, a stone wall, and a garland of dark leaves and gold decorations.

Madonna and Child with Angels

Sandro Botticelli

A detailed drapery study of Our Lady of the Rosary by Józef Simmler.

Drapery study to the figure of Our Lady of the Rosary

Józef Simmler

The Entombment by Giotto di Bondone depicts Christ's followers mourning as they lower his body into the tomb.

The Entombment

Giotto di Bondone

Apostle Bartholomew depicted with a book and knife against a stormy background.

The Apostle Bartholomew (Paul)

El Greco

A painting titled 'Angel' by Isidore Pils depicting a serene angelic figure.

Angel

Isidore Pils

This painting depicts angels holding symbols of the Passion of Christ.

Angels with Attributes of the Passion, the Superscription from the Cross

Simon Vouet

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's 'Last Supper' depicts a dramatic scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Last Supper

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Jacques Callot's 'The Flagellation' depicts a dramatic scene of Christ's suffering.

The Flagellation

Jacques Callot

Peter Paul Rubens' 'The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John' depicts a tender moment among biblical figures.

The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John

Peter Paul Rubens

A colorful poster by Jan Toorop for the International Eucharistic Congress.

Poster for the International Eucharistic Congress

Jan Toorop

Rembrandt's 'The Virgin and Child with the Cat and Snake' features a tender moment between Mary and Jesus.

The Virgin and Child with the Cat and Snake

Rembrandt van Rijn

A religious painting depicting a sacred conversation among saints.

Sacra Conversazione

Paolo Veronese

This painting depicts a serene religious scene with vibrant colors and soft brushwork.

Prière

Pierre Bonnard

The vision of St. Antony of Padua by Anthony van Dyck depicts St. Antony kneeling in awe before the Christ Child.

The vision of St. Antony of Padua, ca.

Anthony van Dyck

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; Cover' explores themes of redemption and familial relationships.

The Prodigal Son; Cover

Henri Rivière

William Bouguereau's 'Madonna with Child and John the Baptist' depicts a tender moment between the figures.

Madonna with child and John the Baptist

William Bouguereau

Albrecht Dürer's 'Virgin and Child' depicts a tender moment between Mary and Jesus.

Virgin and Child

Albrecht Dürer

Rembrandt's 'The Flight into Egypt; A Night Piece' depicts a serene night scene of Mary and Joseph's journey.

The Flight into Egypt; A Night Piece

Rembrandt van Rijn

A vibrant depiction of the Virgin and Child surrounded by musical angels in a dynamic composition.

Sacred conversation with musical angels

Rosso Fiorentino

A painting depicting Saint Anthony with two temptresses, showcasing Odilon Redon's Symbolist style.

Saint Anthony and the Two Temptresses (Saint Antoine et deux Tentatrices)

Odilon Redon

This painting depicts the Holy Family with Saint Anne and the Young Baptist.

The Holy Family with Saint Anne and the Young Baptist and His Parents

Jacob Jordaens