Fine Art

Religious Art Paintings

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

This painting depicts St. Agericus, the Bishop of Verdun, in a religious setting.

St. Agericus Bishop of Verdun. 1 December

Jacques Callot

El Greco's 'St. Andrew and St. Francis' features two saints in silent communion.

St. Andrew and St. Francis

El Greco

A depiction of St. Anne and the Virgin Mary sharing a tender moment.

St. Anne and the Virgin

Peter Paul Rubens

Filippino Lippi's 'St. Anthony Abbot' depicts the saint in contemplation, symbolizing faith amid temptation.

St. Anthony Abbot

Filippino Lippi

St Barbara pursued by her Father, a dramatic painting by Peter Paul Rubens.

St Barbara pursued by her Father

Peter Paul Rubens

A depiction of St. Barbara, showcasing her martyrdom and virtue.

St. Barbara Virgin and Martyr. 4 December

Jacques Callot

A depiction of St. Francis at the foot of the cross by Anthony van Dyck.

St Francis at the Foot of the Cross

Anthony van Dyck

St. Francis Borgia offers a crucifix to a dying man in a moment of spiritual crisis.

St. Francis Borgia Helping a Dying Impenitent

Francisco de Goya

St. Francis kneels in prayer before a crucifix, embodying spiritual intensity.

St. Francis in Prayer before the Crucifix

El Greco

A portrait of St Ignatius Loyola by Francisco de Zurbarán, depicting the saint in prayer.

St Ignatius Loyola

Francisco de Zurbarán

St. James the Greater praying, a painting by Rembrandt van Rijn depicting the apostle in a moment of solitary prayer.

St. James the Greater praying

Rembrandt van Rijn

St. James the Less by El Greco, depicting the saint with elongated features and swirling drapery.

St. James the Less

El Greco

St. James the Less by El Greco, depicting the saint in contemplation with a fuller's club.

St. James the Less

El Greco

St. Jerome in Penitence by Titian depicts the saint in deep prayer in a desert landscape.

St. Jerome in Penitence

Titian

El Greco's St John the Baptist, depicting the saint in contemplation against a stormy sky.

St John the Baptist

El Greco

El Greco's 'St Joseph and the Christ Child' depicts a tender moment between Joseph and the Christ Child.

St Joseph and the Christ Child

El Greco

El Greco's St. Luke depicts the evangelist in contemplative pose with a quill.

St. Luke

El Greco

El Greco's St. Luke depicts the Evangelist in a moment of divine inspiration.

St. Luke

El Greco

A depiction of St. Mark with an open Gospel and a lion, painted by Frans Hals.

St. Mark

Frans Hals

St Martin divides his cloak to help a beggar, showcasing youthful ambition and energy.

St Martin Divides his Cloak

Anthony van Dyck

St Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the saint in a moment of divine rapture.

St Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy

Peter Paul Rubens

Salvator Rosa's 'St. Paul, Hermit' depicts the solitary figure of St. Paul in a rugged landscape.

St. Paul, Hermit

Salvator Rosa

El Greco's 'St Peter and St Paul' depicts the apostles in a moment of intense dialogue.

St Peter and St Paul

El Greco

A painting depicting St. Peter and St. Paul in a religious setting.

St. Peter and St. Paul

Jacques Callot

St. Peter and St. Paul by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the two apostles in intense dialogue.

St. Peter and St. Paul

Peter Paul Rubens

William Bouguereau's 'Le voeu À Sainte-Anne-D’auray' depicts a religious scene with vivid colors and detailed figures.

Le voeu À Sainte-Anne-D’auray

William Bouguereau

A painting depicting the Madonna with a modern interpretation.

Madonna 1934 (Życzenia świąteczne III)

Wiktoria Goryńska

This artwork is a study of St. Matthias, showcasing intricate details and dynamic poses.

Study of the figure of St. Matthias to the painting ‘Martyrdom of St. Matthias’

Józef Simmler

This painting depicts Maria as the Queen of Heaven, surrounded by celestial elements.

Maria als Himmelskönigin

Hans Thoma

The Madonna in a deep blue mantle with the Christ Child on her lap, set against a vivid red curtain.

Haller Madonna

Albrecht Dürer

A Madonna gazes gently at her child, who holds a flower, with soft fabric and delicate details.

Mary and Child

Albrecht Dürer

A study of the Christ Child by Raphael showcasing delicate features and soft colors.

Studies of the Christ Child

Raphael

Cézanne's study of Titian's Entombment of Christ captures profound sorrow and human tenderness.

Study after Titian's Entombment of Christ

Paul Cézanne

Jacob Jordaens' painting depicts children approaching Christ in a vibrant and emotional scene.

Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me

Jacob Jordaens

This artwork depicts the Annunciation to the Shepherds in a chapel window design.

Ontwerp voor raam in de Frederik van Sierck-kapel in de Dom te Utrecht; de verkondiging aan de herders

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Supper at Emmaus by Paolo Veronese depicts Christ revealing his identity during a meal.

Supper at Emmaus

Paolo Veronese

El Greco's 'Adoration of the Kings' depicts the Magi presenting gifts to the infant Christ.

Adoration of the Kings

El Greco

El Greco's 'Tears of Saint Peter' depicts the apostle in deep remorse after denying Christ.

Tears of Saint Peter

El Greco

A depiction of the biblical moment when Jesus calls Peter and Andrew to be his disciples.

The Calling of Peter and Andrew

Jacob Jordaens

The Adoration of the Virgin and Child by Jacques Callot depicts a tender moment of devotion.

The Adoration of the Virgin and Child

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot's 'The Annunciation' depicts the moment of the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary.

The Annunciation

Jacques Callot

Luca Giordano's 'The Annunciation' depicts the moment of the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary.

The Annunciation

Luca Giordano

A blue-robed Madonna holds the infant Christ, surrounded by angels and musicians in a vibrant, ceremonial scene.

Feast of the Rosary

Albrecht Dürer

The archangel Michael triumphs over Satan and the rebellious angels in a dramatic composition.

The archangel Michael defeats Satan and the rebellious angels (Revelations 12:7-9)

Peter Paul Rubens

A vivid depiction of mourners surrounding the lifeless body of Christ, with detailed landscape and expressive gestures.

Lamentation of Christ

Albrecht Dürer

The Baptism of Constantine by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the baptism of the first Christian Roman Emperor.

The Baptism of Constantine

Peter Paul Rubens

A depiction of the biblical story of the blind man healed at the Pool of Siloam.

The blind man at the Pool of Siloam

Edmund Blair Leighton

A painting depicting the biblical story of Tobias and the angel.

The Blindness of Tobias

Jan Toorop

A depiction of Moses raising the brazen serpent in a dramatic scene of salvation.

The Brazen Serpent

Anthony van Dyck

Two children stand with a shell, one drinking from it, a lamb at their feet, a staff with a white banner, and three cherubs above in a golden cloud.

The Children of the Shell

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

William Blake's depiction of the Christ Child asleep on a cross, symbolizing innocence and destiny.

The Christ Child asleep on a cross

William Blake

A tender depiction of the Christ Child as the Good Shepherd cradling a lamb.

The Christ Good Pastor (private collection)

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

The Virgin Mary crowned amidst cherubs and apostles in a vibrant altarpiece.

Heller Altarpiece

Albrecht Dürer

Madonna of the Rabbit by Édouard Manet depicts a serene Madonna with the infant Christ and a white rabbit.

Madonna of the Rabbit

Édouard Manet

A kneeling woman with clasped hands gazes upward at a standing figure in white, set against a birch forest and glowing autumn light.

Christ and Mary Magdalene, a Finnish Legend

Albert Edelfelt

This painting depicts the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus and young Saint John the Baptist.

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

Sandro Botticelli

The painting depicts the return of the Prodigal Son, showcasing a moment of reconciliation.

Life of the Prodigal Son – Return of the Prodigal Son

Jacques Callot

El Greco's Saint Anthony of Padua, depicting the saint in meditative ecstasy.

Saint Anthony of Padua

El Greco

Jacques Callot's painting depicts Saint Jerome teaching his disciples in a desert setting.

Saint Jerome Instructing His Disciples in the Desert

Jacques Callot

This painting depicts Saint Livinus in a serene landscape setting.

Saint Livinus in Flanders (study)

Gustave Vanaise

A detailed sketch of St. John by Ingres, showcasing his signature style.

Sketch Of Head And Hands Of St. John For Jésus Remet À Saint Pierre Les Clefs Du Paradis

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child across a river, painted by Francisco de Goya.

Saint Christopher

Francisco de Goya

Levi by Francisco de Zurbarán, depicting the biblical figure in ornate robes, holding a scroll.

Levi

Francisco de Zurbarán

A painting depicting St. Alexander of Comana, showcasing dramatic colors and figures.

St. Alexander of Comana, Bishop and Martyr. 11 August

Jacques Callot

A depiction of St. Francis in a serene landscape, showcasing Callot's unique style.

St. Francis

Jacques Callot

A depiction of St. Peter by Jacques Callot showcasing intricate details and vivid colors.

St. Peter, the Apostle

Jacques Callot

Study for ‘Christ’ by Kenyon Cox is a religious-themed artwork depicting a figure of Christ.

Study for ‘Christ’

Kenyon Cox

Study of Four Saints by Correggio, depicting four saints in a close arrangement.

Study of Four Saints

Correggio

Jesus Christ seated alone on rocky terrain at dawn, wearing a tunic and overcoat, in contemplation.

Christ in the Wilderness

Ivan Kramskoi

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

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

Józef Simmler

This painting depicts the death of St. Madeleine with dramatic lighting and emotional expressions.

The Death of St. Madeleine

Jacques Callot

El Greco's 'The Disrobing of Christ' captures the moment of Christ's humiliation by Roman soldiers.

The Disrobing of Christ. Lyon half painting version

El Greco

A serene depiction of a morning prayer scene.

The Morning Prayer

Carl Haag

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; page 11' depicts a poignant moment from the biblical parable.

The Prodigal Son; page 11

Henri Rivière

A vibrant depiction of a religious procession by Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso.

Corpus Christi Procession

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; page 17' captures a moment of spiritual reflection.

The Prodigal Son; page 17

Henri Rivière

This painting depicts the Virgin Mary in a serene landscape setting.

The Virgin in a Landscape

Jacques Callot

The interior of St. Mary's Church in Kraków, showcasing Gothic architecture and figures in prayer illuminated by golden light.

Interior of the St. Mary's Church in Kraków.

Aleksander Gryglewski

A bearded Moses stands barefoot with arms raised, surrounded by followers in poses of supplication and gratitude.

Prayer of Moses after the Crossing of the Red Sea

Ivan Kramskoi

A depiction of Jesus Christ mocked by a crowd, illuminated from above, emphasizing his isolation.

Laughter (Rejoice, King of the Jews)

Ivan Kramskoi

A portrait of Christ by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Velsignende Kristus. Halvfigur en face

Wilhelm Marstrand

A grand triptych featuring a family in prayer, surrounded by children, with biblical scenes on the sides.

Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt en Maria de Deckere

Adriaen Thomasz. Key

Archangel Michael defeating a demon, painted by Raphael in 1501.

Der Erzengel Michael

Raphael

The Nativity scene with the holy family, cherubic angels, and a rolling landscape.

The Nativity

Adriaen Isenbrant

A kneeling pope surrounded by clergy gazes at a vision of Christ above the altar in a richly detailed scene.

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great

Adriaen Isenbrant

A bearded Spanish prelate in a blue-black cloak writes at a desk draped in crimson and gold fabric, gazing at a crowned statue of the Virgin Mary and Child.

Saint Ildefonso

El Greco

Jesus Christ sits crowned with thorns at the center while five men press sticks and canes against him near a stone wall.

The Crowning with Thorns

Titian

Jesus Christ in a vivid red robe stands with bound wrists amid a crowded group, including a man in green holding his garment and a man drilling a cross.

The Disrobing of Christ

El Greco

Mary in a rose-red dress and blue mantle sits beside the nude Christ Child reaching for a wooden cross held by young John the Baptist in a circular landscape.

Alba Madonna

Raphael

A blue-robed figure raises arms toward a turbulent sky while elongated nude figures kneel or stand against yellow and green drapery under swirling clouds.

The Vision of Saint John

El Greco