Religious Art and Symbolism

A collection portraying historical religious scenes, featuring dramatic expressions, ornate robes, and vivid colors, reflecting deep cultural narratives.

Ecce Homo, Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), Christ Cleansing the Temple, probably before 1570 Christ Cleansing the Temple

Circe, the Sorceress

El Greco / 'Christ driving the Traders from the Temple', c. 1600, Oil on canvas, 106 × 130 cm, NG1457. Museum: NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDRES, UK.

Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to the New World, February 1493. With him are Native Americans and treasures of the New World. Print c1860.

ASUNCION DE LA VIRGEN. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Toledo. SPANIEN.

The Healing Of The Paralytic, Pool or Bethesda. The healing of the lame in Bethesda (John 5: 1-16). Christ stands for a richly decorated gate, for which a large number of sick are located. Behind the gate you can see how an angel dives into the healing source.

'Christ Giving the Keys to St Peter'. Italy, Circa 1590. Dimensions: 122x94,5 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Giovanni Balducci (Cosci).

Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me. Johann Rottenhammer (Germany, Munich, 1564-1626, active Italy). Germany, 1607. Paintings. Oil on copper

Ecce Homo, Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

The entry of Christ into Jerusalem, 1659

The Blinding of Elymas (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel) 1515. Painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist (Raphael), Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520). Commissioned by Pope Leo X, the painting shows, Elymas, also known as Bar-Jesus, a Jew in the Acts of the Apostles, (New Testament), opposing the disciple Paul the Apostle, and Barnabas in the city of Paphos on Cyprus. Sergius Paulus, the Roman Proconsul, wishes to hear Paul and Barnabas speak about Jesus. Because of this opposition, Paul claims that God had decided to make him temporarily blind. A cloud of darkness immediately begins blocking his sight; after this Sergius Paulus is converted to Christianity.

Visitation (Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth in The Presence of Saints Joseph and Jerome). Mary and Elisabeth encounter on an Italian town square, in the presence of the Holy Hieronymus, the Saint Joseph with a lily and other people. On the right in a niche a picture of a woman, a beggar receives an alms in the foreground.

Christian martyrs in the Colosseum by Flavitski, Konstantin Dmitrievich (1830-1866) / State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg / 1862 / Russia / Oil on canvas / Bible,History / 385x539

Saint Peter healing the Cripple (San Pietro risana lo storpio), by Simone Cantarini known as il Pesarese, 17th Century, oil on canvas, 309 x 266 cm

The Adoration of the Magi, by Robusti Jacopo known as Tintoretto, 1583, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Ground Floor Hall. Detail. Male figure ropes right of picture horses in background.

SODOMA, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, also called Il (1477-1549). Life of St. Benedict. 1505. ITALY. SIENA. Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Fresco painting placed in Chiostro Grande. 'Come Benedetto risalda lo capistero che si era rotto'. Detail depicting Saint Benedict, dressed as a knight, with a dog a bird and a badger. Renaissance art. Fresco.

Meal at the house of Simon, c.1560, painted for the convent of San Nazaro and Celso at Verona (inv 452). Mary Magdalene washes feet of Jesus Christ

Christ and the Samaritan Woman; 1664-69 Oil on canvas Sebastien Bourdon and workshop French; 1616-1671

Count William III of Holland, Duke of Hainault, Gives the Order to Behead the Bailiff of South Holland, 1336, Judgment of William the Good, copy after Simon Henrixz, 1620 - 1649

Paolo Veronese / 'Christ with the Doctors in the Temple', ca. 1560, Italian School, Oil on canvas, 236 cm x 430 cm, P00491. Museum: MUSEO DEL PRADO, MADRID, SPAIN.

Presentation in the Temple 1648 Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674 French) Oil on canvas Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium

England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, King's College Chapel, The Altarpiece titled "The Adoration of the Magi" by Rubens

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Das Erlebnis von Paulus und Barnabas in Lystra ist ein zentrales Ereignis auf ihrer ersten Missionsreise, das in der Apostelgeschichte Kapitel 14 beschrieben wird, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch Paul and Barnabas in Lystra

Ecce Homo; Francken, Frans, II (1581-1642); XVII century (1600-00-00-1699-00-00);Ecce Homo (iconogr.), Architecture, copies, Flemish painting, message (provenance), biblical scenes, crowd

ABSIDE - DESCENDIMIENTO DE CRISTO - 1852-1855 - FRESCO - DETALLE. Author: THEODORE CHASSERIAU (1809-1856). Location: IGLESIA SAINT PHILIPPE DE ROULE. France. JESUS. VIRGIN MARY. CRISTO DEL DESCENDIMIENTO. TRES MARIAS. JESUS MUERTO-CRISTO MUERTO-JESUCRISTO MUERTO.

RETABLO DE LA PIEDAD-CRISTO ATADO A COLUMNA. Author: ALEJO FERNANDEZ ALEMAN (1475-1545). Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN. JESUS. APOSTLE PETER.

Baptism of Christ. nieznany malarz włoski, painter

The Martyrdom of St. Andrew. Date/Period: 1646 - 1647. Painting. Oil on canvas. Height: 984 mm (38.74 in); Width: 800 mm (31.49 in). Author: CHARLES LE BRUN.

Christ and the Canaanite Woman, Pieter Lastman, 1617

Cranach t.E/Expulsion of Money Changers

Isaac Blessing Jacob. Mirabello Cavalori (1535-1572). Oil on panel. 58 x 43.5cm

Sermon on Mount by Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari, Oil on canvas, 1654-1727, Ukraine, Sevastopol, M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, 100x137

Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, by El Greco, circa 1600, National Gallery, London, England, UK, GB, Europe

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery 1653 Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665 French) Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Presentation of Mary at the Temple, mosaic, upper lateral cusp, facade of Orvieto cathedral, Umbria, Italy, 14th-16th century.

Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat, attributed to Isaac Claesz. van Swanenburg, 1590 - 1610

Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, circa 1600 - El Greco

The Adoration of the Christ Child, 1549

Painting titled 'Christ Healing the Blind' by El Greco (1541-1614) a painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance.

Crucifixion by Lorenzo Lotto. Church of Santa Maria In Telusiano. Monte San Giusto. Marche. Italy

Constipation this Piotr; Verkolje, Nicolaas (1673-1746); 1. PO. 18th century (1700-00-00-1749-00-00);Gospel, Piotr (Saint), Pilot (iconogr.), Painting, Dutch painting, biblical scenes, religious scenes, purchase (provenance)

Van Haarlem depicts a horrific scene from the Old Testament of the Christian Bible in this 16th century oil on canvas masterpiece. King Herod has heard that a new King of the Jews has been born in Bethlehem. Unable to identify the Messiah, he orders his soldiers to kill every boy in Bethlehem aged two or under. According to the Hebrew Bible, Mary and Joseph had already fled to Egypt with their newborn, Jesus. They stayed in Egypt until after Herod's death. In the painting, Herod's naked soldiers kill mothers protecting their babies. Then they murder the babies too. In the left corner, a gang of mothers tackle a soldier and gouge out his eyes.

The Adulterer and the Redeemer by Bonifazio de' Pitati ( Italian), oil on canvas, 1487-1553, Italy, Milan, Pinacoteca di Brera

Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Visitation of Virgin Mary, 1632-1634. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic.

St Charles Borromero administering Holy Communion to plague victims in 1576 , by Sigismund Caula (1637-1713), oil on canvas, 97x147 cm.

Drawing by Cornelis Troost depicting Christ with the adulteress, executed with black and colored chalks and gray brushes on blue paper, showing figures, gesture, and vertical fold traces with damaged corner.

Saint Peter and Simon Magus before the emperor Nero (right); the crucifixion of Saint Peter (left). Chromolithograph after Filippino Lippi.

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Straet, Jan van der, Galle, Philips, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Acts of the Apostles, Acta Apostolorum, Paulus speaks to the women in Philippi, On the banks of a river the apostle Paul addresses the women of the city of Philippi, who have gathered there to to pray. One of the women, Lydia, is baptized (back right) together with her housemates. In the background on the left, Paul drives a spirit out of a woman. Paul and Silas are then arrested and flogged for disturbing the peace. Below the image is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Acts 16:14. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 211 mm, width 265 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1643 - 1643, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, after print by, 1523 - 1605-11-02, after design by, Publication (Event), Publicati

Initiation of a new Member of the Bentvueghels in Rome, Schildersbent, Anonymous, c. 1660

Virgin Mary with Saint Elizabeth by Pellegrino Tibaldi, Oil on canvas, circa 1550, 1527-1596, Holland, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, 76x102

The Emblem of Christ Appearing to Constantine 1622 Oil on panel Peter Paul Rubens; Flemish (active Italy; Antwerp; and England) Born 1577; died 1640

Raising of the Cross 1610 Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640/Flemish) Oil on Triptych Wood Panel Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp, Belgium

Christian deeds of mercy (Matthew 25:35-36). Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575), painter

Massacre of the Innocents. The child murder in Bethlehem. For a bordes, King Herod's watching are seated on his throne the children killed by soldiers. For the king's feet there is a barking dog. In vain, mothers try to protect their sons. On either side of the king are a banner carrier and a man with a staff. In separate scenes at the top left of the worship of the kings and at the top right of the flight to Egypt,

Christ Blessing the Children. Dating: c. 1570. Place: Southern Netherlands. Measurements: h 62.7 cm × w 51.7 cm × t 0.8 cm; d 2.0 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Marriage of Mary and Joseph. Maria's marriage with Jozef closed by a high priest in the temple in the presence of Anna and others.

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Die Darstellung im Tempel, eine zentrale Begebenheit aus dem Lukasevangelium, bei der die Eltern Jesu, Maria und Josef, ihren Sohn 40 Tage nach seiner Geburt im Tempel von Jerusalem dem Priester vorstellten, um die jüdischen Gesetze der Reinigung und der Auslösung des Erstgeborenen zu erfülle, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch The Presentation in the Temple

Nativity of the Virgin, 1513-1514, by Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530), fresco, 410x340 cm. Cloister of the Voti in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (Basilica of the Most Holy Annunciation), Florence.

LOS DISCIPULOS DE JESUS BAUTIZANDO-BARROCO ITALIANO - ESCUELA CARRICCI. Author: GIULIO CESARE PROCACCINI (1574-1625). Location: PALACIO REAL-PINTURAS. Riofrío. SEGOVIA. SPAIN.

Nicolas Bertin / 'Christ on the Route to Calvary'. First third of the Último cuarto del siglo XVII - XVIII century. Oil on copperplate. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

Boniface is Felling the Donar Oaktree at Geismar (Apostle Of The Germans) C. 1900 Heinrich Maria von Hess (1798-1863 Swiss) Color Lithograph Bonifazius Basilica, Munich, Germany

The Death of the firstborn and the Realese of the Israelites. Exodus. 12:29. Engraving by Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld (1794-1872).

The Resurrection of Christ, 1622. Johann König (German, 1586-1642). Oil on copper; unframed: 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in.). According to Christian belief, three days after his death by crucifixion, Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Königs interpretation of this traditional theme employs vivid colors and explosive poses to express the drama of the event. Meticulous brushwork delineates exquisite details, and draws attention to the luminous landscape and the three holy women hastening towards Christs vacant tomb.

Musical Entertainment by Artist Unknown

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, Salviati, Giuseppe (1520-1575)

The Marriage at Cana' by Martin de Vos, 1596-1597. The painting shows Christ's first miracle. When the wine ran out at a wedding at which Jesus and his mother were guests, he changed the water into the finest wine - a perfect theme for the Tavern-Keepers' altar in the Antwerp Cathedral. Jesus and his mother stand out because of their simple, 'biblical' clothes. The guests are sure to include several senior members of the Tavern-Keepers' Guild. From the collection of the Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp, Belgium.

Circle of Claude Déruet, Road to Calvary, 1615 1620 Road to Calvary

Treviso Cathedral. The renaissance fresco of Three Magi in the Cathedral by Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis (1520). Treviso. Italy.

Elias van Nijmegen, Laban with Jacob, wallpaper painting painting linen oil painting, After first marrying Laban's daughters with Laban's daughters and having worked for Laban for six more years Jacob escapes with Lea Rachel and children herds of slaves and female slaves the land of Gilead without saying goodbye to his uncle Laban. Laban haunts Jacob but God warns him that he is not allowed to hurt Jacob and his belongings. So there is only conversation and Jacob and Laban conclude treaty. (Genesis 31: 22-43) Rotterdam City Triangle Leuvehaven Leuvebrugsteeg Josua of Belle bible religion Old Testament Laban Jacob Elias of Nijmegen Together with parts of the building from Leuvehaven 103 house of Josua of Belle II (1680-1738). Cadastre map 1832 H 131 (Leuvehaven west side house south of the Leuvebrugsteeg).

Jean Jouvenet (1644-1717). French painter. Raising of Lazarus. Oli on canvas (99,4 x 161,3 cm), 1706. Louvre Museum. Paris. France.

Christ Risen from the Tomb and two Saints, by Bonvicino Alessandro known as Moretto da Brescia, 16th Century, tempera on canvas. Italy: Lombardy: Brescia: Santa Maria in Calchera church. Whole artwork. Jesus Christ resurrected cross sarcophagus kneeling man woman

The Council of the Gods, painting by Cornelis van Poelenburch, 1630, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Weide meine Lämmer, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch Feed my lambs

Saint Lucia before the Judge, Lucia of Syracuse (around 283 to 304) is an early Christian consecrated virgin and martyr, painting by Lorenzo Lotto, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a model from the 19th century.

VALDƒS LEAL, Juan de (1622-1690). Jesus Disputing with the Elders. 1686. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum.

'Burial of St Petronilla'. Italy, 17th century. Dimensions: 126x74 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Anonymous Artist. 17th century. Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (after).

The Sacrament of Ordination (Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter) - Nicolas Poussin, circa 1640

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, Arnold Houbraken, 1690 - 1700 painting The sacrifice of iPhigenia. The high priest Kalchas is about to sacrifice Ihpigenia to Artemis, whose statue is on the altar. Iphigenia kneels for him with bare upper body. King Agamemnon, left, holds a hand in front of his eyes. Spectators turn their heads to the left and right. canvas. oil paint (paint) the sacrifice of Iphigenia

Ecce Homo Hendrick Krock (1677-1738 Danish)

Jesus healing the blind man, El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

The Deluge or Flood: Noah builds an altar and makes a burnt offering in thanks for the receding of the waters and the preservation of the Ark and its occupants. "Bible": Genesis. Mid-19th century chromolithograph.

Italy, Modena, Administering Holy Communion to Plague Victims in 1576

Crucifixion (Matthew 27:35-38; Mark 15:24-28; Luke 23:33; John 19:18-20). Francken, Frans, II (1581-1642), painter

The stories of Christ, 1841, by Giovanni Chiarini, fresco cycle, nave in the Collegiate church of St Stephen, Vimercate, Lombardy, Italy, 11th-12th century.

In the Book of Genesis, Dinah is the seventh child and the only daughter of Leah and Jacob. The episode of the abduction of Dinah by Shechem, the son of a Canaanite or Hivite prince, and the subsequent revenge of her brothers Simeon and Levi, commonly referred to as the rape of Dinah, is recounted in Genesis, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an original of the time

Painting of Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple by El Greco dated 1600

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Pescocostanzo, Basilica, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Carrying of the Cross, Way to Calvary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael, Italian pain...

The pilgrims of Emmaus

Christ Preaching in the Temple 1754 Christian W.E. Dietrich (1712-1774 German) Oil on canvas Christie's Images, London, England

Adoration of Magi by Hendrick Jansz Terbrugghen, oil on canvas, 1619, 1588-1629, Holland, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, 132,5x160

Christ Presented to the People. Artist: Copy after Lucas van Leyden (German, probably late 16th century). Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 18 in. (27.6 x 45.7 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Doge Prays at the Tomb of the First Patriarch, St Lorenzo Giustiniani, Asking him to Intervene and Put an End to the Plague of 1447, by Bellucci Antonio, 1691, 17th Century, oil on canvas. Italy, Veneto, Venice, San Pietro di Castello Church. Detail. The Doge kneeling and characters of the parade. Notables staircase.

Esther faints before King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes) of Persia (she is granted audience with him to plea for the sparing of the Jewish people) 1548

Christ and the Adulterous Woman, 1682

Mary in the Temple / Cima da... / c.1500

Undressing of Christ, artist unknown, oil on wood panel, Germany, Karlsruhe, Staatliche Kunsthalle

Crucification; Francken, Frans, II (1581-1642); XVII century (1600-00-00-1699-00-00);Crucifixion (Bible), bones, horses, Flemish painting, biblical scenes, centurion (New Testament), three crosses, crowds

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Der Tod von Ananias, Hananias ist eine Person des Neuen Testaments. Die Apostelgeschichte berichtet, dass Hananias ein Jünger Jesu in Damaskus war, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch Death of Ananias

Christ and the adulteress, by Rocco Marconi (active 1504-1529), painting on wood.

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