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Religious Art Paintings

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An angel descends in a swirl of light, illuminating awe-struck shepherds in a dark, starry sky.

Enkelien ilmestys paimenille

Albert Edelfelt

A scene depicting figures attending to the limp body of Saint Sebastian, surrounded by architecture and a sunlit courtyard.

Salvaging the Body of Saint Sebastian

Albrecht Altdorfer

Erythraean Sibyl by Jan van Eyck, depicting an ancient prophetess in a moment of oracle.

Erythraean Sibyl

Jan van Eyck

This painting depicts a figure holding seven stars and a double-edged sword.

Et il avait dans sa main droit sept etoiles, et de sa bouch sortait une epee aigue a deux tranchants

Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon's painting depicts a visionary scene of the New Jerusalem descending from heaven.

Et moi, Jean, Je vis la sainte cite, la nouvelle Jerusalem, qui descendait du ciel, d’aupres de dieu

Odilon Redon

Henri Matisse's 'Étude pour la Vierge ‘Tête voilée’ showcases a veiled Virgin Mary.

Étude pour la Vierge ‘Tête voilée’

Henri Matisse

A study of Adam after his expulsion from Eden, capturing his despair and vulnerability.

Étude pour le Paradis perdu: Adam

Alexandre Cabanel

Giotto's depiction of Mary Magdalene receiving a cloak from the hermit Zosimus, showcasing tenderness and compassion.

Scenes from the Life of Mary Magdalene: The Hermit Zosimus Giving a Cloak to Magdalene

Giotto di Bondone

This painting is a sketch for a crucifixion scene by Józef Simmler.

Sketch for “Crucifixion”

Józef Simmler

The Barbarigo Altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini features the Virgin Mary and the Doge Agostino Barbarigo in a sacred scene.

Barbarigo Altarpiece

Giovanni Bellini

Sketches of angels for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception’ by Józef Simmler.

Sketches of angels for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception’

Józef Simmler

Isidore Pils' 'Sleeve of a Cleric' showcases intricate details and religious themes.

Sleeve of a Cleric; (studies for wall paintings in the Chapel of Saint Remi, Sainte-Clotilde, Paris, 1858)

Isidore Pils

This painting depicts biblical figures in a dramatic composition.

Eva, Maria Magdalena, der Heilige Bartholomäus und ein weiterer für ein Jüngstes Gericht

Peter Paul Rubens

A solitary evangelist writes at a desk, illuminated by warm light, capturing a moment of contemplation.

Evangelist Writing

Rembrandt van Rijn

Francesco Guardi's painting 'Evangelisten Johannes' showcases a religious theme with delicate Rococo details.

Evangelisten Johannes

Francesco Guardi

Eve stands in a lush garden, gazing at a serpent with a human face offering forbidden fruit.

Eve Tempted by the Serpent

William Blake

A penitent St. Peter with crossed hands and a red robe, holding an iron key, set against a distant cityscape.

St. Peter Penitent

Adriaen Thomasz. Key

A woman in a red dress kneels with her hand extended toward a standing man, set against a tree and a luminous sky with grazing sheep in the background.

Noli me tangere

Titian

Ezekiel's Vision by Raphael depicts the prophet Ezekiel's divine encounter.

Ezekiel's Vision

Raphael

This painting depicts St. Matthias and his assailant in a dramatic religious scene.

Study of St. Matthias his assailant to the painting ‘Martyrdom of St. Matthias’

Józef Simmler

This artwork is a study of Mary Magdalene by Józef Simmler.

Study of the figure of Mary Magdalene to the painting ‘Three Marys’

Józef Simmler

A depiction of Mary Magdalene washing Christ's feet in a moment of humility.

Feast in the House of Simon (predella, panel two)

Sandro Botticelli

Peter Paul Rubens' 'Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee' depicts Christ at a banquet with Mary Magdalene washing his feet.

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee

Peter Paul Rubens

Temptation of St. Thomas by Diego Velázquez depicts St. Thomas Aquinas confronted by a vision of temptation.

Temptation of St. Thomas

Diego Velázquez

A fantastical palace with intricate architecture surrounds Susanna and her maids in a lush garden.

Susanna and the Elders

Albrecht Altdorfer

An angel appears in a burst of golden light above startled shepherds in a night scene.

The Annunciation of the Angel to the Shepherds

Adam Colonia

Four predella panels by Sandro Botticelli with scenes from the life of Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene predella

Sandro Botticelli

Christ stands with bowed head, surrounded by figures in motion, as divine light breaks through the clouds above.

The Baptism of Christ

Abraham Bloemaert

The Four Fathers of the Latin Church by Abraham Bloemaert depicts Saints Ambrose, Augustine, Jerome, and Gregory the Great in scholarly communion.

The Four Fathers Of The Latin Church

Abraham Bloemaert

Flagellation of Saint Jerome by Francisco de Zurbarán depicts the saint in a moment of torment.

Flagellation of Saint Jerome

Francisco de Zurbarán

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's 'Flight into Egypt' depicts a serene journey through a lush landscape.

Flight into Egypt

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Peter Paul Rubens's 'Flight of Saint Barbara' depicts the moment of her escape from captivity.

Flight of Saint Barbara

Peter Paul Rubens

Jacob Jordaens' 'Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt' depicts a dramatic scene of the Holy Family's journey.

Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt

Jacob Jordaens

A stark figure of Christ with arms outstretched beneath an ornate arch, surrounded by floral urns and angels.

The Lord of Chalma

José Guadalupe Posada

Christ gazes directly at the viewer, adorned with a golden halo and surrounded by symbols of suffering.

The Mocking of Christ

Aelbert Bouts

A woman kneels in half-light, draped in her cascading hair, with a small jar by her side, reflecting on her solitude.

The Penitent Magdalene

Il Sodoma

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; Sixième Tableau' captures a poignant moment of return.

The Prodigal Son; Sixième Tableau

Henri Rivière

The painting depicts the crucified Christ on the cross, with Mary and John mourning below.

Crucifixion

Antonello da Messina

Four studies of crucified figures by Peter Paul Rubens.

Four studies of crucified figures

Peter Paul Rubens

A portrait of Friar Francisco Zumel, painted by Francisco de Zurbarán in 1630, depicting the friar in contemplation.

Friar Francisco Zumel

Francisco de Zurbarán

A portrait of Friar Gonzalo de Illescas by Francisco de Zurbarán, depicting the friar in contemplation.

Friar Gonzalo de Illescas

Francisco de Zurbarán

Frontispiece to ‘The New Testament’ by Jacques Callot features intricate designs and religious themes.

Frontispiece to ‘The New Testament’

Jacques Callot

A serene church interior with worshippers in silent devotion, illuminated by golden light filtering through iron gates.

Frühmesse 3699 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Adolph von Menzel

A sketch of the Virgin Mary in a rose garden, focused on her hands working a length of white cloth.

Virgin Mary in the Rose Garden, sketch

Albert Edelfelt

Rembrandt's painting depicts the parable of the unforgiving servant in a dramatic, dimly lit interior.

Gleichnis vom unbarmherzigen Knecht

Rembrandt van Rijn

A depiction of the Virgin Mary in a tropical setting by Paul Gauguin.

Hail Mary (Ia Orana Maria)

Paul Gauguin

Saint Augustine addresses twelve men in a moment of intellectual fervor.

Hall: St. Augustinus as pater speaking to twelve men

Raphael

This painting depicts a modern interpretation of Saint Nicholas.

Z legend o św.Mikołaju

Wiktoria Goryńska

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's painting depicts a pope giving a banner to a crusader with ships in the background.

Pope Handing a Banner to a Crusader, with Ships in the Background

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

El Greco's painting depicts Saint Joseph in awe of the Christ Child.

Beholding Vision of Christ Child and Saint Joseph

El Greco

A small altarpiece depicting six scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary, with a central coronation scene surrounded by angels.

House Altar with Six Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary

Adam Elsheimer

A lifelike depiction of a Franciscan monk in contemplation, painted by Peter Paul Rubens.

Head of a Franciscan Monk

Peter Paul Rubens

Head of Christ painted by Rembrandt, depicting a contemplative expression.

Head of Christ (after 'Dinner at Emmaus' in Louvre)

Rembrandt van Rijn

Guido Reni's 'Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns' captures a poignant moment of suffering.

Head Of Christ Crowned With Thorns

Guido Reni

Rembrandt's 'Head of Christ' captures a poignant moment in religious art.

Head Of Christ

Rembrandt van Rijn

Head of Saint Anne by Bartolomé Estebán Murillo, depicting a serene and gentle expression.

Head of Saint Anne

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

Head of Saint John the Evangelist by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the apostle in contemplation.

Head of Saint John the Evangelist

Anthony van Dyck

El Greco's Head of St. Maurice, a striking portrayal of the saint with a dignified gaze.

Head of St. Maurice

El Greco

A depiction of a communion scene at Trinity Church by Henri Gervex.

Communion at Trinity Church

Henri Gervex

El Greco's 'Healing of the Man Born Blind' depicts Christ healing a blind beggar.

Healing of the Man Born Blind

El Greco

An aged man, Saint Jerome, gestures upward as an angel with a trumpet appears amidst clouds.

Heilige Hieronymus met de engel

Jusepe de Ribera

Heilige Katharina von Alexandrien by Bartolomé Estebán Murillo depicts Saint Catherine in serene acceptance.

Heilige Katharina von Alexandrien

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

El Greco's 'Holy Face of Jesus' depicts the face of Christ with haunting immediacy.

Holy Face of Jesus

El Greco

William Bouguereau's 'Ora Pro Nobis' showcases a serene religious scene with exquisite detail.

Ora Pro Nobis

William Bouguereau

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Our Lady of Peace' depicts a serene figure surrounded by symbolic elements.

Our Lady of Peace

Evelyn De Morgan

A group of shepherds kneeling in awe around a luminous newborn child swaddled in white under a starry sky.

Paimenet kumartavat Jeesus-lasta, harjoitelma Vaasan kirkon alttaritauluun

Albert Edelfelt

Alfred Stevens' 'Palm Sunday' depicts a serene religious scene with vibrant colors and detailed figures.

Palm Sunday

Alfred Stevens

Fra Angelico's 'Madonna of the Star' depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, crowned by a radiant star.

Madonna of the Star

Fra Angelico

Penitent Magdalene by Anthony van Dyck depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of emotional repentance.

Penitent Magdalene

Anthony van Dyck

A depiction of Mary Magdalene in deep contemplation, with tears in her eyes and a wooden cross in her hands.

Penitent Magdalene

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

Caravaggio's 'Penitent Magdalene' depicts a weary young woman in a moment of repentance.

Penitent Magdalene

Caravaggio

Penitent Magdalene by Paolo Veronese depicts Mary Magdalene in a moment of repentance.

Penitent Magdalene

Paolo Veronese

A penitent Saint Jerome with a wild gaze, holding a stone and staff, draped in deep red against a dark background.

Penitent Saint Jerome

Jusepe de Ribera

Jacques Callot's 'Pentecost' depicts a dramatic religious scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Pentecost

Jacques Callot

Peter finds a coin in the mouth of a fish as Christ gestures from the bank.

Peter Finds the Coin in the Mouth of the Fish

Peter Paul Rubens

Giovanni Bellini's Pietà depicts the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Christ.

Pietà

Giovanni Bellini

Nicolas Poussin's Pietà depicts the Virgin Mary cradling Christ's body after his descent from the Cross.

Pietà

Nicolas Poussin

Joseph Mallord William Turner's 'Pilate Washing his Hands' depicts the moment of Pilate's decision during the trial of Jesus.

Pilate Washing his Hands

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Eugène Delacroix's painting depicts Cardinal Richelieu celebrating mass.

Le cardinal de Richelieu disant la messe dans la chapelle du Palais Royal

Eugène Delacroix

Salvator Rosa's 'Polycrates’ Crucifixion' depicts a dramatic scene of sacrifice.

Polycrates’ Crucifixion

Salvator Rosa

Christ raising his right hand in benediction, holding a crystal orb.

Blessing Christ

Giovanni Bellini

Rembrandt's painting depicts the emotional farewell between David and Jonathan.

Separation of David and Jonathan

Rembrandt van Rijn

A depiction of shepherds worshiping the Child Jesus in a serene landscape.

Shepherds Worship The Child Jesus

Albert Edelfelt

A group of apostles in bright robes gathered under towering trees in a lush forest landscape.

Communion of the Apostles / Apostles in a wooded landscape

Albrecht Altdorfer

The Nativity scene featuring the holy family amidst crumbling architecture and angels.

Nativity

Albrecht Altdorfer

A kneeling woman in red, surrounded by a dark forest, as an executioner raises his sword.

Beheading of St. Catherine

Albrecht Altdorfer

A dramatic scene depicting the crucifixion of Jesus with mourners and soldiers amidst a stormy sky.

Crucifixion of Jesus

Albrecht Altdorfer

Christ kneeling in prayer on the Mount of Olives, surrounded by a burning sky and sleeping disciples.

Christ on the Mount of Olives

Albrecht Altdorfer

El Greco's painting of John the Evangelist gazing heavenward, illuminated by inner light.

John the Evangelist

El Greco

A pale, near-naked Saint Sebastian bound to a column, pierced by arrows, with an audience watching from a grand arched bridge.

Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

Albrecht Altdorfer