Historical Religious Paintings

Renaissance and Baroque paintings depicting significant biblical events, ceremonies, and figures, rich in detail and color, capturing moments of faith and tradition.

Assembly of Crusaders in Ptolemais in 1148 1840 Charles Alexandre Debacq (1804-1853 French) Oil on Canvas Chateau de Versailles, France

Jesus amongst the Doctors of the Law. Date/Period: 1515 - 1519. Painting. Tempera, oil and gold leaf on wood. Height: 1,733 mm (68.22 in); Width: 1,302 mm (51.25 in). Author: Master of Sigena Active at the monastery of Santa María de Sigena.

TAPIZ DE GOBELINOS - BODA DE LUIS XIV Y MARIA TERESA DE AUSTRIA EL 9 DE JUNIO DE 1660 - SIGLO XVII. Author: Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). Location: FRENCH EMBASSY. MADRID. SPAIN. JULES MAZARIN. FELIPE IV HIJA. LUIS XIV DE FRANCIA (1643-1715) EL REY SOL. MARIA TERESA DE AUSTRIA (1638-1683). HIJA DE ISABEL DE BORBON.

Assembly of Crusaders in Ptolemais in 1148 1840 Charles Alexandre Debacq (1804-1853 French) Oil on Canvas Chateau de Versailles, France

Die Verlobung des Erzherzogs Philipp mit Johanna von Kastilien, The betrothal of archduke Philip with Joanna of Castile, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

French 18th century woodcut illustration showing the condemnation and trial of Jesus, before the High Priest in Jerusalem. Joseph Caiaphas, known simply as Caiaphas, in the New Testament, was the Jewish high priest who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus

Painting titled 'The Coronation of Enea Silvio Piccolomini as Pope Pius II' by Pinturicchio (1454-1513) an Italian painter of the Renaissance. Dated 16th Century

Columbus at the court of Barcelona. Christopher Columbus standing before the King and Queen of Spain, presenting Indians and treasures from the New World, 1493.

Leo X (1475-1521). Italian Pope (1513-1521), named Giovanni de Medici. Leo X in Raphael's deathbed. Engraving by R. Bong in The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored.

Heiligsprechung des Heiligen Stephanus und des Heiligen Vinzenz canonization of Saint Stephen and Saint Vincent, sixteenth century, painting on wood, Pere Gasco, Sant Esteve den Bas, Garrotxa, Girona art museum, Girona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 22282677

Painting by Hans Memling (born between 1433 and 1440 in Seligenstadt. 11 August 1494 in Bruges), German painter, The Arrival in Rome, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

MAUZAISSE, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844). King Louis VII takes the Oriflamme at Saint-Denis, 1147. 1840. Second Crusade. The king taking the banner before the queen Eleanor of Aquitaine given by Pope Eugene III. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. LE-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles.

The Queen of Sheba before Solomon. Costume of 15th century. The king extends his scepter to the queen to symbolise that he welcomes the person and the gift offered to him. Five ladies accompany the queen. Six courtiers of Solomon stand to the right of the throne. Chromolithography after a miniature from the Breviary of the cardinal Grimani, attributed to Memling, 1520. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

King William I (the Conqueror) grants a charter to the City of London.

The Queen of Sheba before Solomon. Costume of 15th century. The king extends his scepter to the queen to symbolise that he welcomes the person and the gift offered to him. Five ladies accompany the queen. Six courtiers of Solomon stand to the right of the throne. Chromolithography after a miniature from the Breviary of the cardinal Grimani, attributed to Memling, 1520. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Paul before the Jews, 14th century, Ev. St. Sebald Church Nuremberg Apostle Paulus ahead of Emperor Nero, who lowers his thumb. The Hohenprister are presented with their hats as Jews. Other Jews than opponents of the Paul carry pick -up hats.

Life of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux: Saint Bernard exhorts the sick in body to enter his church with their spirits, in doing so returning to find their infirmities healed (one of two) after 1535 Design attributed to Master of Saint Severin German From a set of twenty-two windows, each with six scenes devoted to the Life of Saint Bernard, made for the glazed cloister at Altenberg, near Cologne.Saint Bernard with Clergy and Scholars. The abbot invited a multitude of people to enter his church in spirit, but leaving their bodies behind. Faith would miraculously heal their spirits and mend their infirm bodies.The clergy stand in front of the church; Saint Bernard is in the portal with an inscribed scroll above and to left of his head; behind him stands an attendant with pastoral staff. To the left are two patricians, followed by two monks in brown robes, and four others; at right, three nobles, first in blue, second in red and yellow, with six attendants. The background and the church are i

Prince Vladimir chooses a religion in 988 (A religious dispute in the Russian court) by Eggink, Johann Leberecht (1781/87-1867) / State Art Museum of Republic Latvia, Riga / 1822 / Russia / Oil on canvas / History / 55,5x74

Pilate Delivering Christ to the People Christen Dalsgaard (1824-1907 Danish)

The Funeral of Count Gaston de Foix

Marian reredos in the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, upper left wing: Birth of Mary, St, Saint, Saint

Tsar Ivan III tearing to the deed of Tatar Khan by Simov, Viktor Andreyevich (1858-1935) State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod Oil on cardboard 10x14,5 Russia Russian Painting, End of 19th - Early 20th cen. History Painting

SAN FERNANDO ENTREGA LA VIRGEN DE LA MERCED - SIGLO XVII - BARROCO ESPAÑOL. Author: FRANCISCO DE ZURBARAN. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY. VIRGEN DE LA MERCED. FERNANDO III EL SANTO CASTILLA / LEON. SAN FERNANDO (REY).

The barons swear to achieve their liberties, at Bury St. Edmunds

Struggles between the Valencian families Centelles and Vilaregut, for the dynastic conflicts of Martin I. San Vicente Ferrer (1350-1419) appeasing the 2 sides. Barcelona city. Catalonia. Lithography. Author: Magin Pujades.

Consecration of Cardinal Giuseppe Pozzobonelli in the church of Santi Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso in Rome, by Panini Gian Paolo, 18th Century, 1744, oil on canvas,

The Nativity of Mary the Virgin (detail)

Members of the High Council, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany. First staged in 1634, the play tells the story of Jesus' passion, culminating in his crucifixion. The event has become a tourist attraction, with audiences coming from all over the world. Official postcard of the 1922 Oberammergau Passion Play. F. Bruckmann, Munich, Germany, 1922

Facade of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark (known as Saint Mark's Basilica), Venice, Italy. An outstanding example of Byzantine architecture. The basilica was consecrated in 1094, the same year in which the body of Saint Mark was supposedly rediscovered in a pillar by Vitale Faliero, doge at the time.

The Virgin Mary being Comforted. Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882). Pencil on paper. Executed in 1891. 22.2 x 27.3cm

According to Scandinavian mythology, Frithiof, son of a farmer who is also a great Viking, falls in love with Ingeborg, the daughter of King Bele, who gives Ingeborg to the old King Ring. After many adventures and mishaps, Frithiof finally weds Ingeborg, as seen in this 1923 illustration.

Eberhard III and his councillors at a council meeting, Eberhard III, called er Milde, after 1362, 16 May 1417, was Count of Wuerttemberg from 1392 to 1417, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the period, exact original date not known

18th century French tapestry featuring the baptism of the Dauphin, from the series History of Louis XIV, 1724-30.

Athenian Bride. Date/Period: 1825. Print. Height: 450 mm (17.71 in); Width: 340 mm (13.38 in). Author: Dupre Louis.

The Active and Triumphant Church detail, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy The Active and Triumphant Church detail, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20421901

The Miracle of the Host at the Tomb of Saint John by Malesskircher, Gabriel (ca. 1425-1495) Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections 1478 Oil on wood 77x32 Germany Renaissance Bible Painting

Saint Lucy sentenced to death by the Roman praetor. Chromolithograph by L. Gruner after E. Kaiser after Jacopo d'Avanzo.

The Temple of Venus, 1876

Landsberg, parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Historical figures of the nativity scene scene

Service in the Synagogue during the reading from the Torah, 1868. Artist: Unknown

Illumination of a Royal dinner hosted by the King of Portugal pictured in the centre. John of Gaunt and the Duke of Lancaster are sit on the right of the King, whilst two noblemen, an archbishop and three bishops occupy the rest of the table. Servants bring food to the guests through a hatch from the kitchen. Dated 14th Century

CORONATION OF JOSEPHINE BY NAPOLEON IN NOTRE DAME PARIS DECEMBER 2 1804 BY JEAN-LOUIS DAVID NEOCLASSICAL ARTIST

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (1459-1519) receives, to the Russian Embassy of the Grand Prince of Moscow, Vasily III (1479-1533). Original engraving 16th century. Published in "La Historia Universal", 19th century. Later colouration.

Labatorio de jueves Santo. 1895. Author: JULI BORRELL.

Alfonso III (c.848-910). Called the Great. King of Asturias. Wedding between king Alfonso and Jimena of Pamplona (d.912). Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century. Colored.

Spain, Andalusia, Seville, Triana, Semana Santa, ceramic tile image

Ecuador.Quito.Centro historico.Convent of San Francisco (XVI century), San Francisco museum, painting school of Quito (XVIII century) representing San Francisco renouncing material goods in front of the bishop.

LEOPOLD VI the Glorious of Babenberg, 1198-1230 Duke of Austria, reconciling the Pope and Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, in the Peace of San Germano, 1230, from Family Tree of the House of Babenberg, 1489-92 triptych (detail)

The Holy League against the Turks, 1571. Holy League, Italy-Spain, 16th century.

Wm. Hole's paintings, O.T., Old Testament 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Painting titled 'Charlemagne and the Meeting at the Golden Gate' by Jean Hey (1480-1500) an Early Netherlandish painter. Dated 15th Century

Torch dance at feast in February, from Flemish calendar, 16th century

1919 Soviet poster proclaiming "Workers of the World Unite!". Under the old order, at left, soldiers were asked to fight a corrupt regime under Nicholas II. The vicious-looking Czar is flanked by Alexandra and Rasputin. Dated 20th Century

Celebrating mass, Eucharist. From Missel de Paris, 1489 woodcut. FRANCE.

Coronation of the Virgin and related subjects ca. 1500-1515 South Netherlandish. Coronation of the Virgin and related subjects. South Netherlandish. ca. 1500-1515. Wool warp; wool and silk wefts. Textiles-Tapestries

Empress Josephine , Coronation

Pope Pius VII blessing...1804;Copper

Dispute between two knights about the Immaculate Conception, in a tournament ordered by the Emperor. Chromolithography after a miniature in "Chants Royaux sur La Conception", 16th century. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Detail from 'The Virgin of the Navigators', 16th century. Artist: Anon

Jaume Huguet. Puerta del Retablo del Condestable, también conocido como retablo de la Epifanía, 1464. Capilla de Santa Ágata de Barcelona.

Christ Healing the Lame verso. Dated: c. 1600. Dimensions: overall: 20.8 x 15.5 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/8 in.). Medium: pen and black ink with brush and gray ink and gray wash heightened with white on gray prepared paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 16th Century.

Stained glass, Amman, Jordan

Facade of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark (known as Saint Mark's Basilica), Venice, Italy. An outstanding example of Byzantine architecture. The basilica was consecrated in 1094, the same year in which the body of Saint Mark was supposedly rediscovered in a pillar by Vitale Faliero, doge at the time.

King John Signing the Magna Carta, 1215, Artist Unknown

Moslems at Prayer, late 1800s-early 1900s. P. Pavesi (Italian). Watercolor on heavy board; unframed: 46.7 x 36.9 cm (18 3/8 x 14 1/2 in.).

Enthroned Madonna with Child and the Saints Anne, Elizabeth, Augustine and Blessed Peter of the Onesti, also known as Ravenna Altarpiece, 1480, by Ercole de' Roberti (1450-1496), oil on canvas, 323x240 cm.

Unknow Middle Rhinish Artist. Second half ot the 15th century. The Mass of Saint Gregory. Oil on panel. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.

SAINT GEORGE - Kings of Europe gather (circa 1500) to pay tribute to Saint George. Date: 3RD/4TH CENTURY

VATICAN CITY. Fourth Council of Constantinople (899-870), called by Emperor Basil I the Macedonian and Pope Adrian II. Painting.

Arrest of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. 19th cent. tile design. ISRAEL.

France, Auvergne Rhone Alpes, Ain department (01), La Chapelle du Chatelard (Chatillon sur Chalaronne area) Beaumont chapel

Marco Polo (1254-1324). Venetian merchant traveler. Marco Polo in the presence of Kublai Khan (Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and the first Chinese emperor of the Yuan Dynasty).

Frederick II entering Jerusalem in 1227. Miniature. Vatican library. Location: BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA-COLECCION. VATICANO. FEDERICO II SACRO IMPERIO ROMANO.

The Foundation of Citeaux, by Della Rovere Giovanni Mauro known as Fiammenghino, Della Rovere Giovan Battista known as Fiammenghino, 17th Century, fresco. Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Chiaravalle Abbey. Detail. Knight: horseman with a white mantle: cloak indicating with his right arm monks column on the background landscape.

Augustine teaching rhetoric in Rome, 1464-1465, by Benozzo Gozzoli, fresco in church choir area, convent of Saint Augustine, San Gimignano (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990), Tuscany, Italy, 15th century.

Russian Women of the XVII century, in church. 1899. By Andrei Ryabushkin (1861-1904); . Oil on canvas. Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

fine arts, Holbein, Hans the Elder (1465 - 1524), panel, ""Graue Passion"", Pilatus washing his hands, circa 1498, oil tempera on fir wood, 88 cm x 86 cm, F™rstlich F™rstenbergische Sammlungen, Donaueschingen, religious art, religion, christianity, Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Baden, Wuerttemberg, painting, gothic, Fuerstlich, Furstlich, Fuerstenbergische, Furstenbergische, Jesus Christ, Pontius, innocence,

The Bible. Exodus. Moses and Aaron Appear before Pharaoh. Engraving by Dore, 1866. Author: GUSTAVE DORÉ.

The Feast of the Rejoicing of the Law at the Synagogue in Leghorn, Italy. Date/Period: 1850. Painting. Oil on canvas. Height: 1,413 mm (55.62 in); Width: 1,746 mm (68.74 in). Author: Solomon Hart.

The Court of the Kings Bench at Westminster. At the top sit five presiding judges, and below them, the King's Attorney (Edward IV). A prisoner stands in fetters at the bar in the custody of the Marshall or tipstaff flanked by sergeants, c1470.

The betrothal of the Virgin. Chromolithograph by W. Greve after Fattorini after Lorenzo da Viterbo, 1469.

EDWARD III crowned at Westminster by Walter Reynolds, Archbishop of Canterbury Date: Candlemas Day 1327

Solovetsky Monastery Uprising in 1666 by Miloradovich, Sergei Dmitrievich (1851-1943)/ State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow/ 1885/ Russia/ Oil on canvas/ Russian Painting of 19th cen./ 135x189/ Genre,History

"The Education of Prince Don Juan", Don Juan "the Suffering" Shown receiving tutelage and religious education in his palace. Circa 15th century.

Recaredo's Conversion (587). 19th century. Madrid, Senate. Author: ANTONIO MUÑOZ DEGRAIN (1840-1924). Location: SENADO-PINTURA. MADRID. SPAIN. RECAREDO I. Wife of Recarred Badda I. Archbishop of Sevilla Leandro.

Bishop Threatened by the Dead Landshut; about 15I0/20 Lindenholz; gefabt. (Hans Leinberger; detectable in Landshut 15I0-1530; aquired 1841 Sculpture Collection )

Chapel 35, Pilate condemning Jesus to his death on the cross, circa 1600, life-size statues by Giovanni d'Enrico, frescoes of Il Morazzone, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sacro Monte of Varallo, Varallo Sesia, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

La Virgen de los Reyes Católicos (anonyme, Musée du Prado)

Officials and Dignitaries in an Interior. Ink and colour on ricepaper from a Chinese album of twelve leaves. 19th Century. 18.5 x 31cm.

Basilica Di San Marco Venice Italy

Master of Saint Giles and Assistant, Episodes from the Life of a Bishop Saint, c 1500 Episodes from the Life of a Bishop Saint

Representation of a Christian scene, altar of the church of Cartuja de Miraflores, Carthusian convent, Burgos, Castilla y Leon province, Spain, Europe

Virgin Mary with child Jesus. Miniature, 15th century. Conde Museum. Chantilly. France.

Hanging of Patriarch Gregory V (1746-1821) by order of the Sultan Mahmud II. Constantinople. Turkey. Greek Revolution.

Triptych of the Seven Sacraments, right panel, by Rogier van der Weyden (1399-1464).

Painting depicting John, King of England (1166-1216) granting Magna Charta by Ernest Normand (1859-1923) a notable painter in Victorian England. Dated 19th Century

David Plays the Harp Before Saul S.D. 1674 Jan Debray (1627-1679 Dutch)

Nikon (1605 ñ 1681) Patriarch of Moscow and of the Russian Orthodox Church, serving officially from 1652 to 1666

Italy - Abruzzo Region - L'Aquila church of Santa Maria di Collemaggio - coronation of Pietro del Morrone under the name of Pope Celestino V (1294) - Painting by Carlo Ruther 1680

Lady Jane Grey with Edward VI , Rulers, Nobility

CORONATION OF GEORGE V He stands surrounded by the Officers of Heralds College Date: 1911

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