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Religious Art Paintings

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

Saint Jerome Reading in the Desert by Giovanni Bellini depicts the saint in contemplation under a rocky outcrop.

Saint Jerome Reading in the Desert

Giovanni Bellini

A kneeling friar adores the lifeless Christ supported by an angel.

The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel and Adored by a Franciscan

Paolo Veronese

A depiction of Mary Magdalene in a moment of reflection.

The Penitent Magdalene

Titian

The Penitent Saint Peter by Guido Reni depicts a moment of reflection and remorse.

The Penitent Saint Peter

Guido Reni

Saint Barbara, depicted in a moment of imprisonment, showcasing her calm demeanor amidst masons at work.

Saint Barbara

Jan van Eyck

The Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child beside a Gothic fountain in a lush garden.

The Virgin and Child at the Fountain

Jan van Eyck

A depiction of the Holy Family by Jean-François Millet.

The Holy Family

Jean-François Millet

Raphael's 'Burning bush' depicts Moses encountering the miraculous burning bush.

Burning bush

Raphael

A serene depiction of a prayer scene in Cairo by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Evening Prayer, Cairo

Jean-Léon Gérôme

The Procession to Calvary depicts Christ burdened by the cross, meeting the gaze of his mother Mary amidst a crowd.

The Procession to Calvary

Raphael

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; Cinquième Tableau' depicts a poignant moment of return.

The Prodigal Son; Cinquième Tableau

Henri Rivière

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

The Prodigal Son; Premier Tableau

Henri Rivière

The Virgin and Child between Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Roch by Titian, depicting a serene Virgin Mary with the Christ Child.

The Virgin and Child between Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Roch

Titian

The Sacrifice of Manoah by Luca Giordano depicts a dramatic biblical scene.

The Sacrifice Of Manoah

Luca Giordano

Evelyn De Morgan's painting depicts a powerful contrast between light and darkness.

The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not

Evelyn De Morgan

The Ancestors of Christ: Hezekiah, Manasseh and Ahaz by Michelangelo depicts a moment of familial intimacy among Judean kings.

The Ancestors of Christ: Hezekiah, Manasseh and Ahaz

Michelangelo

El Greco's Apostle Saint Peter depicts the apostle in a moment of humility and introspection.

Apostle Saint Peter

El Greco

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine by Nicolas Poussin depicts the infant Christ placing a ring on Saint Catherine's finger.

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

Nicolas Poussin

A painting titled 'MSS Bible Regia' by Robert Smirke.

MSS Bible Regia

Robert Smirke

A painting depicting a comforting figure in a religious context.

Consolatrix Afflictorium

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

Rubens' 'Pilate' depicts a dramatic moment in a historical narrative.

Pilate

Peter Paul Rubens

Saint Catherine in the Clouds by Peter Paul Rubens depicts a serene religious scene.

Saint Catherine in the Clouds

Peter Paul Rubens

A painting by Hans Thoma depicting St. Michael as a soul-weigher.

September (St. Michael als Seelenwäger)

Hans Thoma

Angels playing music in a serene setting.

Music-Making Angels

Albrecht Dürer

Peter Paul Rubens' 'The Small Last Judgement' depicts a dramatic scene of judgment with Christ and the Virgin Mary.

The Small Last Judgement

Peter Paul Rubens

El Greco's Nativity depicts the newborn Christ surrounded by Mary and shepherds in a radiant scene.

Nativity

El Greco

John Linnell's 'The Supper At Emmaus' captures the moment of revelation with Christ breaking bread.

The Supper At Emmaus

John Linnell

Paul Delaroche's 'The Temptation of Saint Anthony' depicts a dramatic scene of spiritual struggle.

The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Paul Delaroche

Guido Reni's 'Nativity' captures the birth of Christ in a serene and divine setting.

Nativity

Guido Reni

Rembrandt's 'Nathan Admonishing David' depicts a biblical scene with rich colors and dramatic lighting.

Nathan Admonishing David

Rembrandt van Rijn

A painting depicting the temptation of Saint Hilarion by Dominique Louis Papety.

The Temptation of Saint Hilarion

Dominique Louis Papety

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting depicts a scene at a synagogue.

Au pied du Sinaï: Schlomé Fuss à la Synagogue

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

El Greco's 'The Repentant St. Peter' depicts the apostle in anguish after denying Christ.

The Repentant St. Peter

El Greco

Rembrandt's 'The Three Crosses' depicts the crucifixion with dramatic light and shadow.

The Three Crosses

Rembrandt van Rijn

A single figure of Saint Francis of Assisi stands upright in a pale brown habit with crossed arms and a knotted rope belt, illuminated against a dark background.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Francisco de Zurbarán

A depiction of a priest joining a bride and groom's hands in a classical setting.

The Sacrament of Marriage

Nicolas Poussin

The Triumph at Calvary by George Inness depicts a dramatic religious scene.

The Triumph at Calvary

George Inness

This painting depicts the head of Saint John the Baptist in a striking manner.

Head of Saint John the Baptist

Italian School

A dramatic depiction of Christ's triumph, showcasing Wiertz's unique style.

The Triumph of Christ

Antoine Joseph Wiertz

This painting depicts St. Francis with a serene expression and natural surroundings.

The True Face of St. Francis

Jacques Callot

Saint Francis of Assisi kneeling in prayer, illuminated by a shaft of light.

Saint Francis of Assisi Praying

Rembrandt van Rijn

A depiction of souls in purgatory being rescued by angels, with the Virgin Mary and Saint Francis interceding.

The issue of souls in purgatory

Peter Paul Rubens

A pale man is raised by two muscular men amid a crowd, with a skull at his feet and dramatic light highlighting their tense expressions.

The Raising of Lazarus

Caravaggio

A religious scene depicting a group of figures around a kneeling supplicant.

Religious Scene

Paul Cézanne

A woman kneels at an altar in a dimly lit church, receiving a priest's blessing after childbirth.

(Agen) La misa de parida - Francisco de Goya - Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Agen

Francisco de Goya

A contemplative portrait of Apostle Simon by Rembrandt, showcasing his humanity and inner strength.

Apostle Simon

Rembrandt van Rijn

Caravaggio's 'Saint John the Baptist Reclining' features a young John in a contemplative pose.

Saint John the Baptist Reclining

Caravaggio

A nude woman with a gold bracelet and red ribbon in her hair sits while a kneeling domestic worker tends to her foot against a richly patterned drapery background.

Bathsheba at Her Bath

Rembrandt van Rijn

Saint Martin shares his cloak with a beggar in this poignant Baroque painting by Anthony van Dyck.

Saint Martin and the Beggar

Anthony van Dyck

The Victory of the Eucharist over Heresy by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the triumph of the Eucharist over heresy.

The Victory of the Eucharist over Heresy

Peter Paul Rubens

Apostle Andrew gazes heavenward, gripping the cross of his martyrdom in a moment of contemplation.

The Apostle Andrew

Anthony van Dyck

A priest in a gold-brocaded cope stands against a dark background, reflecting humility and spiritual focus.

Priest in a Cope

Anthony van Dyck

The Flagellation of Christ by Fra Angelico depicts Christ bound to a column, serene amidst the violence of his scourging.

The Flagellation of Christ

Fra Angelico

A dramatic depiction of the Crucifixion with Christ on the cross surrounded by mourners and soldiers.

Calvary

Peter Paul Rubens

A depiction of a Capuchin monk in a contemplative pose, showcasing rich colors and intricate details.

Capuchin Monk

Peter Paul Rubens

A depiction of the Virgin and Child surrounded by monks and worshippers.

The Virgin and Child Adored by Monks and Others

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Luca Giordano's 'The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi' depicts a divine encounter.

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis of Assisi

Luca Giordano

El Greco's 'The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne' depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary, Saint Anne, and the Christ Child.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne

El Greco

The Vision of Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez by Francisco de Zurbarán depicts a saint receiving a vision of the Virgin and Child.

The Vision of Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

Francisco de Zurbarán

William Bouguereau's 'The Virgin and Child' depicts a tender moment between mother and son.

The Virgin and Child

William Bouguereau

Giotto di Bondone's 'The Presentation of the Christ Child in the Temple' depicts the moment Jesus is presented at the Temple.

The Presentation of the Christ Child in the Temple

Giotto di Bondone

A depiction of the Virgin Mary as an intercessor in a Baroque style painting by Anthony van Dyck.

The Virgin as Intercessor

Anthony van Dyck

The Virgin Annunciate by Albrecht Dürer depicts a serene moment of divine announcement.

The Virgin Annunciate

Albrecht Dürer

Guercino's 'The Virgin Immaculate' depicts a serene Virgin Mary surrounded by angels.

The Virgin Immaculate

Guercino

The Visitation depicts the meeting of Mary and Elizabeth with tender expressions.

The Visitation

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

A depiction of the Crucifixion, showcasing Christ's body on the cross with Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary in grief.

Crucifixion

Anthony van Dyck

Deposition by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the moment Christ's body is lowered from the cross.

Deposition

Anthony van Dyck

Saint Bernardino of Siena passionately preaching to a captivated crowd.

The Sermon of Saint Bernadino of Siena

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of Christ carrying the cross, set against a stormy sky, emphasizing his solitary suffering.

Christ Carrying the Cross

El Greco

Tintoretto's depiction of Christ handing the keys to Saint Peter, showcasing dynamic composition and dramatic lighting.

Christ Handing the Keys to Saint Peter (recto)

Tintoretto

El Greco's 'Christ Healing the Blind' depicts the moment of a miraculous healing.

Christ Healing the Blind

El Greco

Eero Järnefelt's 'Christ Sets A Storm' captures a dramatic biblical scene.

Christ Sets A Storm

Eero Järnefelt

A depiction of Christ on the Cross by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Christ on the Cross

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Rembrandt's 'Ecce Homo' depicts Christ presented to the people, showcasing his emotional expression.

Christ Presented to the People (‘The Ecce Homo’)

Rembrandt van Rijn

Jacques Callot's 'Christ Taken by the Jews' depicts a dramatic moment in a religious context.

Christ Taken by the Jews

Jacques Callot

El Greco's 'Christ with the cross', depicting Christ in a moment of spiritual resolve.

Christ with the cross

El Greco

A depiction of Christ on the cross by Alfred Ost.

Christus aan het kruis

Alfred Ost

Christus als Gärtner depicts Christ tending to a garden, symbolizing renewal and life.

Christus als Gärtner

Hans Thoma

This painting depicts Christ speaking with a Samaritan woman at a well.

Christus und die Samariterin

Hans Thoma

William Blake's 'Christ in the House of Mary and Martha' depicts a moment of spiritual tension.

Christ in the House of Mary and Martha

William Blake

This artwork is a nude sketch of St. Matthias, a preparatory study for a larger painting.

Nude sketch to the figure of St. Matthias to the painting ‘Martyrdom of St. Matthias’

Józef Simmler

Madonna cradling the sleeping Christ-child in a tender moment.

Madonna and sleeping Christ-child

Anthony van Dyck

A dramatic portrayal of Christ condemned, bound and isolated amidst a jeering crowd.

Condemned Christ

Gustave Doré

A study of the Adoration of the Shepherds by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the holy family and shepherds in a moment of awe.

Adoration of the Shepherds (study)

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of Saint Paul by Anthony van Dyck, depicting him in deep reflection with a sword and a book.

Saint Paul

Anthony van Dyck

Raising the Cross by Anthony van Dyck depicts the moment of Christ’s crucifixion with dramatic tension and emotional depth.

Raising the Cross

Anthony van Dyck

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin Mary and Saints by Anthony van Dyck depicts a poignant moment of grief.

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin Mary and Saints

Anthony van Dyck

William Blake's 'Ezekiel's Wheels' depicts the prophet's vision of a fiery chariot with intersecting wheels.

Ezekiel's Wheels

William Blake

A dramatic scene depicting Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac, halted by an angel.

Abraham and Isaac

Anthony van Dyck

A depiction of Christ collapsing under the weight of the cross, showcasing raw emotion and struggle.

Christ collapses carrying the cross, ca. 1617-

Anthony van Dyck