Religious Art Drawings

Chalk and ink drawings illustrating biblical scenes and figures, capturing dramatic moments in religious narratives with a focus on posture and expression.

Pagan priests sacrificing on an altar, Jacob de Wit, c. 1705 - c. 1754, Design for a painting., draughtsman: Jacob de Wit, c. 1705 - c. 1754, paper, pen, brush, h 233 mm × w 146 mm

A chalk drawing depicting John preaching in Ephesus, with white highlights on brown paper, showing figures positioned on the left.

The Virgin Entrusting the Christ Child to Saint Francis of Assisi 1689-1767 attributed to Gaspare Diziani Italian. The Virgin Entrusting the Christ Child to Saint Francis of Assisi 338610

Black pencil drawing by Lucas Stipperger depicting the Resurrection of Christ, emphasizing figures, posture, and composition.

Pagan priests sacrifice on an altar, Jacob de Wit, c. 1705 - c. 1754 drawing Design for a painting. paper. ink pen / brush animal sacrifice ~ non-Christian religions

Pagan priests sacrificing on an altar, Jacob de Wit, c. 1705 - c. 1754, Design for a painting., draughtsman: Jacob de Wit, c. 1705 - c. 1754, paper, pen, brush, h 233 mm × w 146 mm

Virgin and Child with Saints, Domenico Gargiulo, called Micco Spadaro, Italian, 1609 - 1675, Pen and brown ink on paper, Figure of the Virgin Mary is shown seated on a cloud at upper center, holding the Christ child. She is crowned by two angels. Saints stand at either side, and Lucifer is being overcome at lower left., Naples, Italy, 1635-50, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Christ and the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Matthias and Barnabas in prayer ..

Madonna and Child with Saints and Angels 17th century Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century Italian. Madonna and Child with Saints and Angels 340379

Holy Family, 1744 - 1802 print Maria is sitting on a throne on the left. Joseph kneels on the right with a flowering staff in his arm. From above God the Father and the Holy Spirit descend on Mary and the child. paper etching Holy Family, and derived representations

A drawing by Marco Benefial showing the death of Saint Scholastika with her brother Saint Benedict on the left and a kneeling Benedictine on the right, executed in chalk and pen.

Assumption of Mary, study for a painting for the Kielce cathedral. Czechowicz, Szymon (1689-1775), draughtsman, cartoonist

The Virgin and with the Child standing beside her, sits in an apse, on a throne upon a high base. Three angels are beside her, at left. Below, at right, stands what seems to be Saint Stephen. Beside him, seemingly rising from a lower level, a female saint and an apostle (Saint Peter). More figures are indicated. Date: 1820-1850. Soft graphite on paper. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Depiction of the Madonna appearing to St. Francis of Assisi, drawn with chalk and feathering techniques.

Madonna of the Rosary, with Dominic and Other Saints 1583-1625 Italy. Pen and brown ink, with brush and brown wash and graphite, on ivory laid paper, laid down on ivory laid card . Guglielmo Caccia

JesusPreaching. Artist: Unknown

Pencil drawing by Josef Neugebauer depicting a biblical miracle scene, emphasizing figures, gesture, and spatial composition.

Martydom of St. Lawrence Raymond de La Fage French. Martydom of St. Lawrence 335923

The Virgin Appearing at Mass 1692-1758 Agostino Masucci Italian. The Virgin Appearing at Mass 340907

Crossing, 1583 - 1593 print The body of Christ is taken from the cross by John the Evangelist, Joseph of Arimatea and Nikodemus. Maria Magdalena kneels at the feet of Christ. Maria is sitting mourning next to the cross. On the right three men who open the grave before Christ. On the left a group of spectators, possibly the Maria´s. Italy paper etching descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)

Finding Moses.

Holy Bishop with the evangelist Marcus and a standing saint, Santipiate (Possible), 1700 - 1800 at his feet drawing Design for a painting. paper. ink. chalk pen St. Mark the evangelist writing the Gospel, usually a (winged) lion present. archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic). male saints (with NAME)

Saint Bishop with the Evangelist Marcus and a standing saint at his feet. Design for a painting.

Drawing by an anonymous artist depicting Saint Filippo and Saint Rocco worshiping the Madonna, rendered with pen and reddish ink traces, highlighting devotional figures and composition from the 18th century.

Christ discussing with the doctors of the law Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669). Christ discussing with the doctors of the law. (B 65 - 1st state), 1652.

Stefano Pozzi's black chalk drawing with white highlights depicts Saint Joachim with the little Maria surrounded by angels in the adoration of God on light-green paper before 1765.

Anonymous drawing of the Coronation of Christ executed with feather between 1500-1600, depicting Christ and surrounding figures.

Hemelvaart, Gustave Joseph Biot, after Gustave Doré, 1843 - 1905 print paper engraving / etching Christ carried up by angels ~ Ascension

Drawing, Ascension of the Virgin; Italy; red crayon on paper

Maria with child. Maria is sitting against a tree and nourishes the Christ child. On the right a stable.

CREANT OF MARIA DOOR CHRISTIS, CORNELIS SCHUT (I), 1607 - 1655 drawing Coronation of Mary by Christ child, in the clouds, surrounded by saints. Design for a print. paper. ink. chalk pen coronation of Mary by Christ. the Christ-child crowning Mary ~ Madonna-representations

Melchior Steidl, The Immaculate Conception, 1711 The Immaculate Conception

Christ Giving the Host to a Holy Abbess (after Gaulli) 1639-1709 After Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Il Baciccio) Italian. Christ Giving the Host to a Holy Abbess (after Gaulli) 338867

Simone Cantarini, The Holy Family The Holy Family

Chalk drawing by an anonymous artist depicting the birth of the Virgin Mary, showing figures, interior space, and compositional detail.

Adoration of the Kings by Maximilian de Haese, drawn in red chalk with white chalk highlights on brown paper.

Saint Adoring the Madonna and Child 17th century Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century Italian. Saint Adoring the Madonna and Child 340148

A drawing by Giuseppe Passeri depicting the enthroned Madonna in angelic glory presenting Simon Stock with the shoulder cloth, executed in ink, chalk, and white heightening on prepared paper.

Feather drawing by an anonymous artist circa 1700 depicting Saints Joseph, Katharina of Siena, Ignatius of Loyola, and two other figures kneeling and sitting with a rod, all looking upwards, using laved and whitewashed technique.

Maria with kid.maria with the Christ child on his lap. In his hand, Christ holds the Rijksappel.

Blessed (Fides), Leona Senney Bramers, 1606 - 1674 drawing paper. ink brush / pen Faith, 'Faith'; "Fed ',' Faith Catholic ',' Fed Christian ',' Fed Christian Catholic Church '(Ripa) ~ One of the Three Theological virtues

A Female Saint Contemplating a Crucifix. Attributed to Giovanni Antonio Guardi (Italian, 1699 - 1760)

Holy Antonius van Padua Kniblend in a landscape, Raymond de Laart, 1682 drawing paper. ink. pencil pen / brush the Franciscan monk Antony of Padua; possible attributes: ass, book, crucifix, flowered cross, flaming heart, infant Christ (on book), lily

Christ falls under the cross for the second time - a cardboard box for the cross for the church. Jakub in Nysa; Schall, Raphael (1815-1859); 1848 (1848-00-00-1848-00-00);

Marten Pepyn depicts a bishop with kneeling monks in front of a box, possibly containing relics, drawn in brown ink and washes, gray and reddish feather marks, with arched cut.

Wolf Huber, The Annunciation to Joachim, 1514 The Annunciation to Joachim

Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple 1663-1716 Pietro Antonio de' Pietri Italian. Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple 341822

Italian 17th Century, Madonna and Child with Saints John and Joseph (recto), 17th century Madonna and Child with Saints John and Joseph recto

Saint Hieronymus in the wilderness, Anonymous, After Guido Reni, 1595 - 1692 print Italy paper etching the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone

Holy Family and Saint (Nativity of the Virgin), in Rome, S.Giovanni inFonte. Artist: Unknown After: Andrea Sacchi, Italian, Rome, 1599-1661

Annunciation to the Shepherds.

Christ and the scribes: a sketch.

Drawing of Abraham and Melchizedek with black chalk and brown pen on coated paper, framed with multiple black borders.

Drawing by Noël Cochin the Younger depicting Jesus delivering the Sermon on the Mount, executed with reddish and gray traces, and black chalk border remnants on coated paper.

The unbeliever Thomas recognizes Christ.

Anonymous chalk drawing on gray paper with white highlights, showing Dominican saints and St. Teresa venerating the Virgin Mary and Child.

The Assumption, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Italian, 1609-1664, Pen and brown ink on paper, Assumption of the Virgin. At top, the figure of the Virgin Mary supported by a crowd of angels, clouds at either side. Verso: adoration of the Christ child., Italy, 1660-70, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Bernardino India / 'Nativity, with St. Francis and a female monastic saint; behind angels carrying symbols of the Passion'. XVI century. Wash, Pencil, Pencil ground, Grey-brown ink on yellow paper. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

Death of St. Joseph, Francesco Coghetti, Italian, 1804 - 1875, Pen and black ink, graphite on paper, Jesus is preaching, sitting upon the bed; different attitudes of his left raised hand are sketched. Mary, angels, cherubim are present. On verso: sketch of a servant., Italy, 1880, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Feather and gray wash drawing by an anonymous artist showing Mary with the infant Jesus and John the Baptist as a child.

Virgin and Child with two angels appearing to two saints 1575-1623 Fabrizio Santafede Italian. Virgin and Child with two angels appearing to two saints 341163

Standing male figure in bishop's vestments, Jean-Robert Ango, French, active in Rome 1759 -1770, d. 1773, Red chalk on paper, Standing male figure in bishop's vestments. He holds up an object in his left hand and clutches his cloak with his right., France, ca. 1759-70, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Mourning Over the Dead Christ, Red chalk on paper, Fragment with dead Christ's right arm being lifted by Mary Magdalen. Other figures, including the Virgin, whose body supports Christ, in upper left corner., Italy, 1750-1800, figures, Drawing, Drawing

A brown ink and pencil drawing by Paul Troger depicting the biblical Sermon on the Mount, showing figures, gestures, and landscape elements.

A black chalk, feather, and ink drawing on brown paper showing the Virgin Mary interceding for souls in purgatory, with white highlights.

Mourning crowd around a dead woman.

Death of a Male Saint (Joseph) with Four Secondary Figures 17th century Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century Spanish. Death of a Male Saint (Joseph) with Four Secondary Figures 336695

Twice Maria with child; Paradigmata Graphics variorum artificum. Left Maria with child in the clouds. Christ makes a speech. On the right Maria with Christ on her lap.

Bewening van Christus, Luca Giordano, after Giulio Borgiani, 1600 - 1699 drawing paper brush Christ's body lying on the ground. Christ's body lying on the ground

Rest on the flight to Egypt. The holy family rests in a landscape in flight to Egypt. The Christ child is on his lap at Maria. A donkey graze in the foreground.

Depiction by Joseph Marie Vien of the awakening of Lazarus, executed in black chalk, ink, brush, and bister washes.

Sketches. Above, the Virgin Enthroned, below, Virgin and Child Enthroned with classical elements and angels. Pen and ink, brush and sepia wash on paper. Date: 1820-1850. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Resurrection of Azarza (little one); Rijn, Rembrandt Van (1606-1669); around 1642 (1642-00-00-1642-00-00);Jesus Christ (iconogr.), New Testament (Bible), resurrection of Lazarus (iconogr.), Religious scenes, death

Ecstasy of a female saint. The female holy sits on the knees with the arms raised while an angel floats with palm branch above her. Also figure studies. Page 44 from a sketchbook with 72 pages.

The Annunciation to Joachim. Dated: 1514. Dimensions: overall: 21.9 x 14.7 cm (8 5/8 x 5 13/16 in.). Medium: pen and brown ink on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: WOLF HUBER.

Christ Appearing to the Apostles 1656 Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) Dutch. Christ Appearing to the Apostles 391023

Zacharias and the Angel 1606-69 School of Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) Dutch. Zacharias and the Angel 347941

Adoration of theMagi. Artist: Unknown

Allegory of three religions, Christian Bernhard Rode, 1788 print paper etching Allegorical representation ~ Religion; 'Religion' 'religion of SS. Mauritio e Lazarus', 'religion True Christian' (Ripa). Christian religion. Jewish religion and culture. Islam, Mohammedanism

Saint Antony Abbot. Colour etching by A. Pond, 1736, after L. Cambiaso.

The Annunciation Anonymous, French, 16th century French. The Annunciation 336510

Album n � 4; Stained glass project for Zutkerque; Announcement to shepherds and Nativity with an ecclesiastic prayer Gsell-Laurent workshop. Album n � 4; stained glass project for Zutkerque; Announcement to shepherds and nativity with an ecclesiastic prayer. Photography.

Saint Margaret of Cortona, Saint James of the March, and Saint Didacus 1734-1802 Attributed to Gaetano Gandolfi Italian. Saint Margaret of Cortona, Saint James of the March, and Saint Didacus 338826

Jojada calling Joas to King. Jojada, the priest, calls the seven-year-old Joas to king, while Queen Atalja calls that this is a highly decree.

Madonna with child among angels on the clouds. .

The Assumption of the Virgin. Dated: 1742. Dimensions: overall: 49.4 x 33.9 cm (19 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.). Medium: red chalk on laid paper; laid down. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: CHARLES PARROCEL.

A stone chalk drawing by Martin Johann Schmidt depicting Saint Peter in prayer, executed with brown tones and laved highlights, circa 1760.

Proclamation to Mary.

The worship of the shepherds. The worship of the shepherds

Archangel Michael in battle with the devil. .

Sacrifice of Noah; Old and New Testament to Castiglione. Noah stands with outstretched arms for an altar, above which God and two angels have appeared. Other figures are kneeling around the altar. On the left a man with a donkey, a dog and a chicken.

The presentation in the temple; The praise of Simeon.

St. Charles Borromeo Distributing Communion to the Victims of the Plague in Milan ca. 1760 Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre French. St. Charles Borromeo Distributing Communion to the Victims of the Plague in Milan 339339

Anonymous chalk and feather drawing depicts Christ standing next to an altar with smoked fat, with St. Maria Magdalena Pazzi present and two standing figures behind, rendered with laved shading.

Opwekking by Lazarus, John Baptist Jackson, After Leandro Bassano, 1745 print paper the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')

Meal at Simon de Pharmeeër, Jacques Callot, 1621 - 1625 print A woman (Mary Magdalena) oints the feet of Christ, sitting at a round table with a Pharise (Simon), two ladies and some disciples. This print is part of a four -part series of prints with meals in which Christ participates. Nancy paper etching / engraving a woman washes Christ's feet with her tears, and wipes them with her hair

Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Paul 1524-1606 Paolo Farinati Italian. Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Paul 338634

Procession at Memphis 18th century Michel François Dandré-Bardon French. Procession at Memphis 390466

Christ Entering Jerusalem 1595-1599 Italy. Pen and brown ink, with brush and gray wash, over traces of black chalk, on ivory laid paper, laid down on ivory laid card . Andrea Boscoli

Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples 17th century Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century Italian. Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples 340078

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