Historical Religious Scenes

A collection of classical frescoes and paintings depicting saints, biblical events, and medieval figures in rich, colorful artwork.

Tables Altar of Saint Vincent by Jaume Huguet (1412-1492) Catalan painter. Dated 15th Century

The offering of the jews by Master of the Gathering of Manna (active 1460-1470)/ Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam/ ca 1465/ The Netherlands/ Oil on wood/ Early Netherlandish Art/ 69,5x51,5/ Genre,Bible

Martyrdom of Saints Cosmas and Damian with their Three Brothers, part of an altarpiece. Date/Period: 1480s or 1490s. Painting. Oil on panel. Height: 92.4 cm (36.3 in); Width: 68.6 cm (27 in).

Retablo del Salvador, primer quarto de s. XV. Detalle de la comunión de los santos. Atribuido a Jaume Ferrer I. Pintura al temple sobre tabla. Museu Diocesà de Lleida.

BIBLIA 113-1-J-3- SANSON DERRIBA EL TEMPLO DE DAGON-S XV-HACIA 1434-ESCUELA DE TOLEDO. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

The three Marys announce to the disciples that Jesus has risen. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Europe, France. Slander alleging Jews killing the Child Simon at Trent, 1493.

The Seven Works of Mercy, Master of Alkmaar, 1504

Inset depicting the Last Supper, panel from the Armadio degli Argenti (Silver Chest) with the life of Jesus, 1451-1453, by Giovanni da Fiesole known as Fra Angelico (1400-ca 1455), tempera on wood.

Christ Among the Doctors 1438-1445 Fra Angelico (ca.1395-1455 Italian) Fresco Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy

Belforte del Chienti (Italia, Marche - provincia di Macerata), chiesa di Sant'Eustachio. Giovanni Boccati, Polittico, XV secolo. (dettaglio laterale destro, San Venanzio), 1468

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.

Herod interrogates Jesus. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Pilate delivers Jesus to Herod, and he sends Him back to Pilate. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

'The Legend of St Antony', c1450. Artist: Anon

RETABLO MAYOR-FLAGELACION DE JESUCRISTO. Author: PEDRO BERRUGUETE. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. AVILA. SPAIN.

Figures of clergy and laity, detail of the Active and Triumphant Church, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Figures of clergy and laity, detail of the Active and Triumphant Church, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20421895

Scenes from the Life of Saint Peter. Mural painting from the 14th century. depicting Jesus resurrected forgiving Saint Peter. Central nave of the Mondonedo Cathedral. Province of Lugo. Galicia. Spain.

St. Clare of Assisi blessing bread in front of Pope Innocent IV, painting by Giovanni di Paolo, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Procession in front of a cathedral, by Miguel Ximenez (active ca 1466-died 1505).

fine arts, religious art, bible, New Testament, painting, ""The banquet of Herod"", unknown artist, circa 1515, oil on panel, 115 cm x 62 cm, Bavarian National museum, Munich, Germany, Europe, 16th century, religion, christianity, religious art, party, bowl, head, John the Baptist, Herod I the Great

San Bartolome Altar, Master of (16th century). The Marriage Feast at Cana. 16th c. Flemish art. Oil on wood. BELGIUM. BRUSSELS. Laeken. MusŽes Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Royal Museums of Fine Arts).

Germanisches Museum. Triptych of the Nuremberg carpenters. Nativity of Jesus or birth of Christ. Nuremberg. Germany.

Illumination from the Cronaca Villani depicting the new Pope holding the keys in St Peter's. Dated 14th Century

Nicholas of Cusa. Detail of the altar in the chapel of the St Nicholas Hospital, Master of the Life of the Virgin (active 1463-1490)

Panel of Saint Dominic, first quarter of 14th century. Detail. Gothic. Anonymous. Aragon. From the Church of Sant Miquel de Tamarite de Litera (Huesca province). National Art Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain.

Painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger titled 'Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple' (detail), c1584-1638. From the collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn, Estonia.

Christ before Pilate. (Master LCz; eister of Strache Altar; active 1480-1510 in Nuremberg and Bamberg; Kat.Nr. 1847)

The consecration of St Nicholas as Bishop of Mira, detail from The miracles of St Nicholas of Bari, 1327-1332, by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290-ca 1348), tempera on wood.

AUGUSTUS, 63 BC-14 AD Roman emperor, and the Tiburtine Sibyl (she gesturing towards the Virgin and Child in the heavens)

The Tree of Jesse, Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of), c. 1500 painting The tree of Jesse. From the body of the sleeping Jesse rice a tree with the rich twelve kings of Judah on the branches, the forefathers of Christ. At the very top, Mary is sitting with the Christ child. The kings are: David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Abia, ASA, Jehosaphat, Joram, Uzziah, Joatham, Achaz. Hezechias and Manasse. There are two prophets on either side of Jesse, probably Isaiah and Jeremiah. On the left a kneeling nun in a white habit, the founder, probably from the Magdalena order. Haarlem panel. oil paint (paint) tree of Jesse: genealogical tree showing Christ's ancestors, sprouting from Jesse's loins (+ donor(s), supplicant(s), whether or not with patron saint(s)). Mary (standing) with the Christ-child in front of her (free-standing); Christ-child lying - FF - Mary sitting or enthroned. aids for prayer, e.g. rosary. David as musician, usually playing the harp. sceptre, staff (symbol of sovereignty). fenced

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Jesus gives back the sight to a born blind. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

Saint Ursula A depicted on the occasion of her arrival, accompanied by 11 thousand other virgins, at Koln, where one and all will become martyrs Date: 4th century

Italy - Tuscany Region - Siena Cathedral - Piccolomini library - Pinturicchio - Life of Pope Pius II - Enea Silvio Piccolomini, Bishop of Siena, at the introduction of Frederick III and Eleanor of Aragon - Fresco detail (1503-08)

The Jews Passover. Facsimile of a miniature from a missel of the fifteenth century ornamented with painting of the school of Ven Eyck.

The Nativity, painted by the Master of Glorieta (active from 1425 to approximately 1440), from Mas De Bondia (Urgell). Catalan Gothic Art.

Jesus falling and is helped by Simon of Cyrene, detail from the Passion of Christ, 1471, by Hans Memling (ca 1430-1494), oil on panel, 57x92 cm.

The Life and Miracles of Saint Godelieve. Artist: Master of the Saint Godelieve Legend (Netherlandish, active fourth quarter 15th century). Dimensions: Open 49 1/4 x 126 3/8 in. (125.1 x 311 cm); closed 49 1/4 x 63 1/4 in. (125.1 x 160.7 cm).This fully intact altarpiece was perhaps commissioned by the Guild of the Load Bearers in Bruges for their chapel in the "Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk" (Church of Our Lady). When closed, four saints--Josse, Nicholas, Quirinus, and John the Baptist--and two kneeling donors are visible. When open for the celebration of Mass, worshipers saw displayed for their edification the life and miracles of Saint Godelieve, patroness of Flanders. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy. Upper church. The legend of Saint Francis, attributed to Giotto. The relief of the heretic Pietro.

BERRUGUETE, Pedro (1450-1504). Apparition of the Virgin to a Dominican Community. 1490 - 1496. Right-hand lower detail. Oil on wood. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum.

Saint John the Evangelist Resurrecting Drusiana, fresco by Filippino Lippi in the Strozzi Chapel of the Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Saint John the Evangelist Resurrecting Drusiana, fresco by Filippino Lippi in the Strozzi Chapel of the Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20818779

A page from Codex Balduineus, a 14th-century legal text Henry VII (c. 1275-1313) sitting in judgment in his court.

Altar of Corpus Christi by Master Vallbona. Tempera, stucco reliefs, gilded with gold leaf on wood and sheet metal colrat. Dated 14th Century

The Betrayal of Christ; about 1437-44 Tempera on poplar panel Sassetta (Stefano di Giovanni di Consolo); Italian; about 1400-1450

MARTIRIO - SIGLO XV - RENACIMIENTO ESPAÑOL. Author: ESCUELA ESPAÑOLA. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. JESUS.

Switzerland, Canton of Grisons, Müstair, Benedictine abbey St. Johann in the Münstertal, church, inside

Resurrection of the students, Saint Nicholas altarpiece, Gabriel Moger, 1407-1410, tempera on wood, Roser Vell church, Majorca, Spain, Europe

Henry III (1379-1406). Called Henry the Sufferer. King of Castile and Leon. The King imparting justice. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century. Colored.

Jesus receiving silver for betraying Jesus. Fresco, Sanctuary of Jesus Atotonilco, Mexico. Built in the 1700s known as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico with Frescoes of Jesus Stories. Frescoes by Miguel Antonio Martinez between 1740 and 1775.

The Adoration of the Magi. Date/Period: Ca. 1440 - 1460. Painting. Tempera on panel. Height: 13,730 mm (15.01 yd). Author: FRA ANGELICO. Fra Filippo Lippi.

Altarpiece from Verdú, 1432 - 1434. The Annunciation. Detail Virgin. Lleida school. Tempera on wood. 159 x 93 cm (12 panels). From the high altarpiece of the parish church of Santa Maria in Verdú (Urgell). Museu Episcopal de Vic. Author: JAUME FERRER II. FERRER II, JAUME (SIGLO XV).

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Saving a Hanged Man, Zanobi di Jacopo Machiavelli (attributed to), c. 1470 painting The holy Nicolaas van Tolentino saves a glazed person from the gallows. There is a ladder against the gallows. Left and right groups of four watching soldiers. On the left a walled city with an open gate, on the right in the background another city. The panel was probably the Predella of an altarpiece. Florence panel. tempera St. Nicholas of Tolentino holding up a hanged man

Retablo de San Miguel de Castelló d'Empúries, 1448. Detalle de una procesión con cruz alzada que preside el obispo con un séquito de clérigos. Museu d'Art de Girona.Girona. Author: MESTRE CASTELLÓ D'EMPURIES.

Saint Ursula a pious virgin who was martyred at Koln together with 11 000 other pious virgins Date: 4th century

Pope Urban II presiding over the Council of Clermont, France, 1095 (c1490). Artist: Unknown

Raising of Tabitha, by Masolino da Panicale (1383-1440). Fresco, Brancacci Chapel, Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence. Italy, 15th century.

Annunciation, -, .

Detail of the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark (Saint Marks Basilica). A Cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice. Byzantine and Gothic Architectural style. Constructed in 1650. Venice, Italy 2013

Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza (1428-1495) praying before Saint Peter by Anonymous / Museo del Prado, Madrid / Renaissance / 1490-1495 / Spain / Oil on wood / Bible /

St Anthony Abbot on the throne surrounded by Saints Leonardo and Giuliano, by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494). Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence.

Jesus took five loaves and two fish and gives them to 500 people saying: eat your fill. Miniature. Codex Predis. Quattrocento Renaissance (15th century). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

The Wedding Feast at Cana, by Delitio Andrea, 1481, 15th Century, fresco. Italy: Abruzzo: Teramo: Atri: Cathedral. Detail. Servants dishes wedding feast Cana table column hat headdress/headgear red bowl glass vase amphora

Polyptych of the crucifixion - upper left wing - obverse: Ecce Homo; reverse: Isaac blesses Jacob. Coter, Colijn de (1450/1455-1522/1540), painter

Saint Peter Healing the Cripple and the Raising of Tabitha, Panicale, Masolino da, 1425.

Altarpiece of Saint Anthony the Abbot, circa 1360-1375. Detail. Tempera and gold leaf on wood. 173,5 x 176,3 x 11,5 cm.Provenance unknown. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Barcelona. Author: MESTRE DE RUBIÓ.

Libro de Horas de Luis de Orleans V77. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE RUSIA SAN PETERS RUSIA.

The Tree of Jesse. Pictured here symbolically is Christs family tree. It grows out of the sleeping figure of Jesse, forefather of a line of kings that included, according to tradition, Salomon, David and Jesus.The branches are filled with the kings of Israel, among them King David with his harp. At top, the Virgin is enthroned with the Christ Child on her lap.

Christ Bearing the Cross. Artist: North Netherlandish (Utrecht) Painter (ca. 1470). Dimensions: 42 3/8 x 32 3/8 in. (107.6 x 82.2 cm).Set against the backdrop of a contemporary townscape, this theatrical portrayal of Christ's Way to Calvary recalls an annual civic celebration in Bruges, the Procession of the Holy Blood, which included a reenactment of the episodes shown: Christ carrying the cross aided by Simon of Cyrene, Veronica receiving the icon of the Holy Face, and the Virgin and Saint John waiting for Christ. The procession was the responsibility of the Confraternity of the Holy Blood, whose members follow the armored horseman carrying the group's official standard.The painting reflects a lost work by Van Eyck, known from copies. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Detail from The Militant and Triumphant Church, fresco by Andrea Di Bonaiuto (active from 1343 to 1377), 1365-1367. Spanish Chapel, Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Italy, 14th century.

Master of the Catholic Kings, The Marriage at Cana, Spanish, active c. 1485-1500, c. 1495-1497, oil on panel

The Life and Miracles of Saint Godelieve Master of the Saint Godelieve Legend Netherlandish This fully intact altarpiece was perhaps commissioned by the Guild of the Load Bearers in Bruges for their chapel in the "Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk" (Church of Our Lady). When closed, four saints--Josse, Nicholas, Quirinus, and John the Baptist--and two kneeling donors are visible. When open for the celebration of Mass, worshipers saw displayed for their edification the life and miracles of Saint Godelieve, patroness of Flanders.. The Life and Miracles of Saint Godelieve. Master of the Saint Godelieve Legend (Netherlandish, active fourth quarter 15th century). Oil on wood. Paintings

Scenes from the Life of Jesus Christ, by Spanzotti Giovanni Martino, 1490, 15th Century, fresco. Italy: Piemonte: Turin: Ivrea: San Bernardino Convent. Whole artwork. Panels scenes life Jesus Christ Annunciation Nativity Adoration of the Magi Last Supper Washing of the Feet prayer Olive Tree Garden Ascent to Calvary Flagellation Ecce Homo

Risen Jesus announces to the disciples the coming of the Holy Spirit. Illuminated pages of the Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Italy - Marches Region - Tolentino (Macerata province). San Nicola's Basilica, main chapel by master of Tolentino (14th century). The life of San Nicola: choir of monks

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy: Tuscany: Siena: Palazzo Pubblico: sala del Mappamondo. Detail The Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus/the Christ Child, sitting on a cuspidate/pointed Gothic throne. Saints rotating in a ring encircle Her. Aureoles/halos. The scene is set under a canopy, depicted with precious hues of blue, gold and red

Master of the Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus (Heinrich Satrapitanus ). The Prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican, Germany, 1501-1525. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain.

Heads of the regions of the Ottoman Empire, detail from the Reception at the Court of Selim III at the Topkapi Palace, gouache on paper. Detail. Turkey, 18th century.

The Story of Joseph Biagio d'Antonio Italian In a succession of episodes, marked with the names of the chief characters, the painting illustrates the biblical story of Joseph (Genesis 37,39,42-27). In the background to the left is the sale into slavery of Joseph to Potiphar; Joseph fleeing the seductive advances of Potiphar's wife; and his subsequent imprisonment. In the foreground on the right is the dream of the Pharoah and Joseph interpreting it, and, on the left, Joseph greeting his father and kinsmen on their arrival in Egypt.A companion panel (J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles) shows earlier episodes of the story, before Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt. The panels originally were installed in the wainscoting of a bedroom, and date from about 1482.. The Story of Joseph. Biagio d'Antonio (Italian, Florentine, active by 1472-died 1516). Tempera on wood. Paintings

The Sacrament of Baptism. Miniature, 14th century. Treaty of Devotion. Castle of Chantilly. France.

Altarpiece of the Saints John, circa 1356. Detail of a patron. Tempera and gold leaf on wood. 220.5 x 209.8 x 11.5 cm. From the chapel of the castle of Santa Coloma de Queralt (Conca de Barberà). Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Author: MESTRE DE SANTA COLOMA DE QUERALT.

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy. Upper church. The legend of Saint Francis, attributed to Giotto. Dream of Pope Gregory IX.

ENTIERRO DEL CONDE ORGAZ - 1586-88 - DETALLE DEL DIFUNTO RECOGIDO POR SAN AGUSTIN Y SAN ESTEBAN - O/L - MANIERISMO ESPAÑOL - Conj 282. Author: EL GRECO-Domenikos Theotokopoulos (1540-1614). Location: IGLESIA DE SANTO TOME. Toledo. SPAIN. CONDE ORGAZ. SAN ESTEBAN MARTIR. RUIZ DE TOLEDO GONZALO. SAN AGUSTIN (354-430).

Passover by Dirk Bouts, oil on wood, 1464-1468, 1410/20-1475, Belgium, Leuven, St. Peter's Church, 88x71,3

Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, altarpiece from Verdu, 1432-34, by Jaume Ferrer II known as The Younger (active between 1430 and 1460-1470), oil on canvas, 159x93 cm.

Master of Vallbona de les Monges (Guillem Seguer '). Altarpiece of Corpus Christi, 1335-45. Jews desecrating a holy host. Church of Monastery of St. Mary de les Monges. Spain.

Coronation of the Virgin Mary, altarpiece (detail)

Predella of st Ursula. The Pope Ciriacus meets in Rome st Ursula and her virgin companions. International gothic. Painting. SPAIN. BALEARES. MALLORCA. Palma de Mallorca. Mallorca Museum.

The Tree of Jesse. Circle of Geertgen tot Sint-Jans. Haarlem, c. 1500. Oil on panel. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands.

Italy, Certosa di Pavia, painting of A Sermon by Saint Ambrose, predella of Altar-piece of Saint Augustine

The Maesta, front, by Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308 - 1311, 14th Century, tempera on panel. Italy. Tuscany. Siena. Cathedral. Verso, predella panel. Detail of Wedding at Cana. The servants pour wine out of the carafes and put it on the laid table.

The Moldovan delegation received by Pope Benedict XIII, illustration from the Chronicle of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental (ca 1360-1436 or 1437), published in1482. Germany, 15th century.

Bertrandon de la Brocquiere Hands Over His Translation of the Koran to Philip the Good 1455 Artist Unknown Illuminated manuscript Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

The Tacuinum (sometimes Taccuinum) Sanitatis is a medieval handbook on health and wellbeing, based on the Taqwim al-sihha ('Maintenance of Health'), an eleventh-century Arab medical treatise by Ibn Butlan of Baghdad. Ibn Butln was a Christian physician born in Baghdad and who died in 1068. He sets forth the six elements necessary to maintain daily health: food and drink, air and the environment, activity and rest, sleep and wakefulness, secretions and excretions of humours, changes or states of mind (happiness, anger, shame, etc). According to Ibn Butln, illnesses are the result of changes in the balance of some of these elements, therefore he recommended a life in harmony with nature in order to maintain or recover one’s health. Ibn Butln also teaches us to enjoy each season of the year, the consequences of each type of climate, wind and snow. He points out the importance of spiritual wellbeing and mentions, for example, the benefits of listening to music, dancing or ha

Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804. Napoleon enthroned in Notre Dame, Paris. Coloured engraving.

Chapels in Saxony, Interior of Meissen Cathedral, Religious paintings by Lucas Cranach (I), 1919, Meißen, Dom, Georgskapelle Gemälde von Lucas Cranach, Germany

ARTE GOTICO. ESPAÑA. "Maestros de Castellitx, del Obispo Galiana y de Santa Margarita ". Finales del siglo XIV. "RETABLO DE SAN NICOLAS, SANTA CLARA Y SAN ANTONIO". Detalle de la tabla lateral que representa a jugadores de ajedrez ¿Cristianos y árabes. Procede de la Iglesia de Sant Nicolauet Vell de Porto Pi. Museo de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca. Islas Baleares.

Peace of Augsburg (September 25, 1555). Signed by Charles V and the forces of the Schmalkaldic League, during the Diet of Augsburg. German Bible, 17th century. Colored engraving.

THE PASSOVER CEREMONY OF THE JEWS Date: 15th century

King David wooden relief, St., Saint, Saint

The French Cistercian monk Saint Bernard (1090-1153) takes possession of the Abbey of Clairvaux, together with the monks of the Abbey of Citeaux, in 1115. 19-th century engraving by Bernard and Huyot from a miniature in "Chroniques abregees des anciens rois et ducs de Bourgogne", 15th century. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen et a l'Epoque de la Reinassance". Paris, 1877.

Banquet for the Wedding of Teodolinda and Agilulphus, by Zavattari (brothers), 1444, 15th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Monza Brianza: Monza: Teodolinda Chapel. Detail. Banquet/wedding feast at court table King and Queen/Royal Couple crown goblet cup glass musicians buglers harp servants gold baldaquin columns

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