Religious Decorative Art

Detailed artwork from various historical periods, including ivory plaques and metalwork, depicting biblical narratives and figures in ornamental styles.

Silver icon embossed with the representation of the Annunciation

The Entombment of Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saint John, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea 1500-1510 German or South Netherlandish In this Lamentation and Entombment scene, the frail attenuated body of Christ is laid into the tomb by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, as the Virgin Mary, supported by Saint John, looks on. Christs body is tilted toward the viewers so that they, too, may share in the sorrow of the moment.. The Entombment of Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saint John, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Arimathea 463032

Polyptych with Scenes from Christ's Passion ca. 1350 French or German Some private devotional objects were intended to encourage meditation on the events of the Passion in great detail, cultivating a feeling of personal presence. Narrative carvings may have aided in such intense visualization. This particular choice of scenes is striking in its attention to Pontius Pilate, its depiction of both the raising of the cross and Jesus nailed to the cross, and its inclusion of the rare episode of the stripping and buffeting of Christ. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #3140. Polyptych with Scenes from Christ's Passion Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Polyptych with Scenes from Christ's Passion. French or German. ca. 1350. Ivory, paint, and gilding with metal mounts. Made in Rhineland, France or Germany. Ivories

Plaque with Christ in Majesty French 19th century or modern

Close-up view showing stories of Buddha on lower panel of south pillar front side of eastern gateway of stupa 1, Sanchi near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Ancient Doorway Intricate ancient doorway with wooden carvings Copyright: xZoonar.com/TimxHesterxPhotographyx 3139827

Coptic Christian wooden corbel showing Archangels Michaelof and Gabriel. Egyptian, from the Monastery of St Apollo, Asyut, Egypt. 7th century AD

Salt paper print by Pompeo Pozzi (1854-1858) depicting part of the Gospel trophy at the main altar of Certosa di Pavia, highlighting sculptural and decorative elements.

MA'LOULA CHRISTIAN VILLAGE QUALAMOUN MOUNTAINS SYRIA

Worshippers Giving Offerings to the Bodhi Tree, AD 100s. Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Satavahana Period (c. 100 BC - c. AD 200). Limestone; overall: 80 x 57.1 cm (31 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.).

Resurrected Jesus Holy Door, Papal Basilica of Saint Paul, Rome, Italy. One of 4 Papal basilicas, established over Saint Paul's burial place in 324 by Emperor Constantine.

Virgin Mary with baby Jesus, altar of Queen of Holy Rosary in the church of Saint Nicholas in Korcula, Korcula island, Croatia Virgin Mary with baby Jesus, altar of Queen of Holy Rosary in the church of Saint Nicholas in Korcula, Korcula island, Croatia Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 21140375

Diptychon (book binder). TV. Christ Pantocrator, th. Prophet Isaiah

VACIADO DEL FRONTAL DE LA IGLESIA. Location: MUSEO DE LAS PEREGRINACIONES. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. A CORUÑA. SPANIEN.

North Italian 15th Century, The Dead Christ, early 15th century The Dead Christ

Image of St. Victor the Martyr. Czapliński, Mikołaj (fl. ca 1710-1750), graphic artist

Báculo pastoral de marfil procedente del ajuar funerario del obispo Arnau de Jardí, siglo XIII. Catedral de Tortosa.

Daghoba on the back wall of (No. 3) Ambá Mátá

Veneration of the Buddha as a Fiery Pillar, AD late 100s-200s. Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Satavahana Period (c. 100 BC - c. AD 200). Limestone; overall: 59 cm (23 1/4 in.).

Abruzzo Teramo Teramo S. Berardo, Cathedral8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views mainly of the facade: doors and portal sculpture by Deodatus; also views of the bell tower, crossing, and dome. Interior views of the restored nave (12th century): capitals, low-relief sculpture and holy water basins. Choir (14th century): the roof, a paschal candlestick, and a pulpit; also numerous views of a silver altar (1433-1438) with scenes from the Life of Christ and his Passion. Sacristy: (16th century) an elaborately carved altarpiece, paintings, and wood furniture. Baroque chapel of S. Berardo (17th century): a cupola, niched statues, ornate capitals, pendentive sculptures, an altar with a marble sarcophagus and ciborium, and a reliquary in the shape of an arm. Negatives (but no prints) show a silver bust of S. Berardo from this chapel. Other interior views include a holy water font, the coat of arms of the Bishop Micozzi, crucifix (13th century), rose window, fresco fragments, a large ciborium

German 16th Century, Christ in Limbo Christ in Limbo

Emperor Jade Pagoda (Chua Ngoc Hoang or Phuoc Hai Tu). Taoist temple. Carved wooden panel. Ho Chi Minh city. Vietnam.

Gold plate embossed golden temple, amritsar, punjab, india, asia Copyright: xRupinderxKhullar/DinodiaxPhotox

Portable altarpiece Japan. Portable altarpiece 60087

Gold bishop's mitre, decorated with feather mosaics

Kingdom of Seti I. The gods of Abydos: Osiris, Horus and Isis, bottom, Amon designer Dedia and his wife bearing offerings

Engraving depicting a 14th Century Mongolian helmet.

Spanish-Arab chest of the Leire monastery, 1004 after Christ. manufactured in the Madinat Al-Zahira workshop, Museum of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra,Spain.

Box with holy oils : Angels. Limoges, the first third of the 13th century.

Maria coronation. Plaque of lead with a representation of Mary on the clouds, crowned by God the Father and Christ and above the Holy Spirit.

John the Baptist and Johannes de Evangelist, Anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1625 Almost square, lead plaque. Both figures are opposed to each other, the Baptist frontally, the Hhof three -quarters to the left. On his left arm he carries the lamb with victory-van on a book, the right hand he has raised up. The evangelist, seen from the side, keeps his attribute in his left hand, the chalice with snake; He makes the blessing gesture with the judge. On the left a tree trunk with some foliage. In the background a mountain landscape with trees and buildings. Netherlands lead (metal) casting Almost square, lead plaque. Both figures are opposed to each other, the Baptist frontally, the Hhof three -quarters to the left. On his left arm he carries the lamb with victory-van on a book, the right hand he has raised up. The evangelist, seen from the side, keeps his attribute in his left hand, the chalice with snake; He makes the blessing gesture with the judge. On the left a tree trunk with some foliage.

Guru Nanak embossed on gold leaf fitted on door of Sachkhand Sahib Gurudwara, Nanded, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Stele Commissioned by Helian Ziyue () and a Devotional Society of Five Hundred Individuals dated 533-43 China A decisive episode from the Sutra on the Discourse of Vimalakirti is given dramatic and complex treatment on the upper half of this stele. The scene (a debate) takes place in a windblown landscape, as indicated by the trees at center and in the background. Vimalakirti (Weimo) sits in a curtained and tasseled pavilion at right, attended by fourteen figures; Manjushri (Wenshu) is accompanied by thirty attendants. Standing to either side of the two trees at center are the monk Shariputra and a female figure, who together represent the scene's most dramatic moment:Shariputra transforms himself into a woman and then changes back to his original form to demonstrate the impermanence and irrelevance of gender or any other state of being—one of the main points of the sutra. This is also one of the many moments in which the learned Vimalakirti trounces the Bodhisattva of Wisdom.Above

The resurrection from the grave; The suffering of Christ; The copper passion. Rectangular, gold-plated bronze plaque with the resurrection from the grave.

Christ's Descent Into Limbo, from the Soest Altarpiece. Christ, whose head is missing, is slightly diagonally to the left on the back of a hopored, crawling monster with opened mush, from which the thick tongue hangs. He holds the right hand (for the vane), the left against Adam's arm, which steps out of a sparkon, followed by Eve in praying attitude. Adam has hit his right arm around Eva and keeps the left hand for the shame. Behind them a man, from whom only head and shoulders are visible. Before Eve, a monster crawls out of the ground, which turned out to be a malfunction. Christ carries a cloak closed with an Agrafe, which is lifted by the high-held right arm so that the wound can be seen in the side; A clock slip is beaten over the left arm. Behind Christ the door of the pre-borne.

Votive stele of a Chinese Buddhist in limestone from the Northern Qi Dynasty. Dated 6th Century.

A procession of sixteen elderly men in himatia. They converse while walking or standing, o they turn to look behind them. One man ties a ribbon around his head, while another has his hair arranged in braids that cross at the nape of the neck. Some once held branches shown in colour. They have been interpreted as the thallophoroi or as city officials.

The baptismal font of Dome, Hildesheim, Lower Saxony. Germany, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, trip to Hildesheim by E del Monte 1888 from Le Tour du Monde 1889

The temple's full name is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram. It is also known as the marble temple. Construction of the temple began in 1899 at the request of King Chulalongkorn after building his palace nearby. The temple's name literally means the Temple of the fifth King located nearby Dusit Palace. It was designed by Prince Naris, a half-brother of the king, and is built of Italian marble.

A book cover with the Virgen Mary with child in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury in the old town of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Icon: the resurrection of Christ, A miracle, a miracle worker surrounded by the images of the Mother of God, final and "Prazniki"; unknown provincial workshop (1600-1970); 18th century (1701-00-00-1800-00-00);Adam (Bible), Anna (Bible), Christmas (iconogr.), Baptism of Christ (iconogr.), Dawid (Bible), Deesis (iconogr.), Etimazja (iconogr.), Ewa (Bible), Gabriel Archangel (Bible ), John the Baptist (Saint), Joachim (Saint), Jordan (iconogr.), Józef (Saint), Maria (Mother of Jesus Christ), Our Lady of Eleus (iconogr.), Our Lady of Hodegetria (iconogr.), Our Lady of Kazan (iconogr.), Our Lady of Włodzimierska (iconogr.), Our Lady of the Distils (iconogr.), Mother of God with the Child (iconogr.), Mikołaj from Mira Lycska (Saint - Ca 270- Ca 345), Birth of Maria (iconogr.), circumcision (iconogr.), Abyss (iconogr.), Kiss of Joachim and Anna (iconogr.), Increase of the Holy Cross (iconogr.), Transfiguration of the Lord (iconogr.), Salomon (Bible), Meeting of the Lord (iconogr .), Symeon Te

Triptych. Culture: North French. Dimensions: wings open: 9 1/16 × 5 1/2 × 1 3/16 in. (23 × 14 × 3 cm)Other (wings closed): 9 1/16 × 3 3/8 × 1 9/16 in. (23 × 8.5 × 4 cm). Date: ca. 1250-75.Portable ivory shrines may have facilitated the transmission of style and composition throughout medieval Europe. This miniature example echoes larger altarpieces or tabernacles, such as those from the abbey church of Saint-Denis outside Paris and the cathedral at Pisa. Images of the Crucifixion and the Glorification of the Virgin are the central focus. The figures are flanked by the personifications Church and Synagogue (above) and by Saints Paul and Peter (below). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Adoration of the Magi St. George and the dragon group based on a design by Reinhold Vasters German verre egomisé medallions 16th century, entablature and enamel group 19th century

IESVS Matris Delicae IESVS | Patris Solativm (Holy Family); Firens (Paris; family of engravings and publishers; fl. Ca 1580-Post 1671); 1630-1690 (1630-00-00-1690-00-00);

Thailand, Chiang Mai Province, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Decorative temple doors.

ARQUETA DE SAN MILLAN ADORNADA CON PLACAS DE MARFIL - SIGLO XI. Location: MONASTERIO DE YUSO. Rioja. SPAIN.

TESORO-CUSTODIA EN PLATA FORMA DE IGL ORIENTAL. Location: BASILICA DE SAN MARCOS. Venedig. ITALIA.

Panel of al-Khatun (the lady) Fatima bint Zahir al-Din 11th-12th century Although carved stones of this type have been identified as grave markers, aspects of its form and inscriptions suggest instead that it is a flat mihrab (prayer niche). The stones Qur'anic verses and hadith (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) emphasize prayer and doing good deeds, but they do not mention Paradise or the word “tomb,” both of which are found on most gravestones. The name of the woman who ordered the stone is carved on the lintel between the two pilasters, which may indicate that she donated it to an existing building.. Panel of al-Khatun (the lady) Fatima bint Zahir al-Din. 11th-12th century. Marble; carved in relief. Said to be from Iran. Sculpture

Coptic Wood Panel, Joseph carrying the Infant Jesus, 6th-7th century. Artist: Unknown.

Romania, Temple shaped aedicula with two figures of the goddess Nemesis

Wat Manorom Buddhist temple. Buddhas Mother Maya dreams about the White Elephant entering her womb. Birth at Lumbini. Luang Prabang. Laos.

The Dead Christ in the Tomb 16th century Italian. The Dead Christ in the Tomb 193642

Diptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ 14th century German. Diptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ 464292

The Vatopedi monastery, Greece icon of Saint Georges , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Vatopedi , Grèce Icône de Saint Georges). Christianity, monastery, decorative arts, object of worship, saint, Religion , Art

The flogging; The suffering of Christ; The copper passion. Rectangular, gold-plated bronze plaque with the flogging.

The Gospel Book of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible by Ancient Russian Art / State Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin, Moscow/ 1571/ Russia, Moscow School/ Gold, enamel, gems/ Old Russian Art/ Bible,History,Objects

Pendant 15th century German Mary kneels in prayer as she is crowned by the Holy Trinity- the Father and Son as mirror images bearing attributes of their power (crowns, an orb representing the earth, and a scepter) and the Holy Ghost as a dove. The carving of the mother-of-pearl, a brittle material difficult to work, is exceptionally fine.. Pendant 465985

Rama and his wife Sita of Hindu mythology wood carving

Silver votive offerings to Our Lady in the Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Orebic, Croatia Silver votive offerings to Our Lady in the Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Orebic, Croatia Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 21100947

Tombstone of al-Khatun Fatima bint Zahir al-Din. Dimensions: H. 25 3/4 in. (65.4 cm)W. 17 in. (43.2 cm)Wt. 83 lbs. (37.6 kg). Date: 11th-12th century.Although carved stones of this type have been identified as grave markers, aspects of its form and inscriptions suggest instead that it is a flat mihrab (prayer niche). The stone's Qur'anic verses and hadith (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) emphasize prayer and doing good deeds, but they do not mention Paradise or the word "tomb," both of which are found on most gravestones. The name of the woman who ordered the stone is carved on the lintel between the two pilasters, which may indicate that she donated it to an existing building. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fragment of an aurifries with embroidery of silk and gold thread, anonymous, c. 1500 - c. 1525 Fragment of an aurifries with embroidery. The embroidery has an image of a canopy including a saint (Prophet). The prophet has no attribute, but a spherical hat, a beard and black -shaved feet. England (possibly) silk embroidering Fragment of an aurifries with embroidery. The embroidery has an image of a canopy including a saint (Prophet). The prophet has no attribute, but a spherical hat, a beard and black -shaved feet. England (possibly) silk embroidering

Ratchis Altar with angels, 8th century, Museo Cristiano with masterpieces of Lombard sculpture, Cividale del Friuli, city with historical treasures, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Friuli, Italy, Cividale del Friuli, Friuli, Italy, Europe

Devotional Diptych with the Annunciation, the Virgin and Child, and the Crucifixion 1400-1425 Italian. Devotional Diptych with the Annunciation, the Virgin and Child, and the Crucifixion. Italian. 1400-1425. Verre églomisé, wood, gesso, tempera. Made in Padua (), Italy. Glass-Verre églomisé

Diptych with the Virgin and Child and the Crucifixion, anonymous, c. 1350 - c. 1400 On the left wing stands, under a three -lobe Gothic pointed arch with four passes in the Zwikken, Maria between two hair -wandering, torch -bearing angels. She has a lily in the right hand and holds the child on the left arm, who holds her veil with one hand and put his right arm around her neck. An angel holds a crown over Maria's head. Maria and John stand under the cross on the right wing, above which sun and moon. Both figures hold a book in hand, Mary makes a gesture to Christ with the left hand, John holds the right hand in front of the chest. Ile-de-France ivory. copper (metal) cutting On the left wing stands, under a three -lobe Gothic pointed arch with four passes in the Zwikken, Maria between two hair -wandering, torch -bearing angels. She has a lily in the right hand and holds the child on the left arm, who holds her veil with one hand and put his right arm around her neck. An angel holds a c

Icon with Three Church Fathers ca. 1500 or later Greek The church fathers identified by inscriptions on this small icon, Saints Basil, John Chrysostom, and Gregory of Nazianzos, played a critical role in establishing church doctrine during the first centuries of Christianity.. Icon with Three Church Fathers 464011

Bell (Mother of God with the Child, standing) parish church Saint. Bartłomiej, Poręba Spytkowska

Altarpiece with Twenty-Second Jaina Tirthankara Neminatha Surrounded by Twenty-Three Other Tirthankaras 1498 India. Brass inlaid with silver .

Chasse with the Crucifixion and Christ in Majesty ca. 1180-90 French Shimmering with gold and jewel-like color, enameled altar furnishings from Limoges are luxurious in appearance, yet remarkably sturdy. The unlikely combination of preciousness and practicality contributed to the international renown of Limoges enameling from the twelfth to the fourteenth century.The side plaque with a cross is a replacement. The original, which would have covered a hinged, lockable door, undoubtedly represented Saint Peter. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #3195. Chasse with the Crucifixion and Christ in Majesty, Part 1 Play or pause #3200. Chasse with the Crucifixion and Christ in Majesty, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Chasse with the Crucifixion and Christ in Majesty 464483

Rosary Bead with the Crucifixion and Resurrection ca. 1500-1525 Spanish The outside of each half is carved in the form of a scallop shell, the emblem of Saint James and of pilgrimages, perhaps indicating that the object was intended for use on such a journey.. Rosary Bead with the Crucifixion and Resurrection 464298

Narasimha, the Man-Lion Incarnation of Vishnu, Slaying the Evil King Hiranyakashipu 6th-7th century India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir) or Pakistan. Narasimha, the Man-Lion Incarnation of Vishnu, Slaying the Evil King Hiranyakashipu 38470

Relief with the annunciation, and visitation, the birth of Christ and the worship of the kings.From left to right: the Maria message, between two columns the visitation, birth and worship of the kings; The latter show is separated from a shepherd by a tree, belonging to a proclamation to the shepherds. A huge lily in a vase separates the kneeling angel of the Maria Message of the standing Mary. In both hands he has a long spell band, which Maria stops with the right hand; She has a book in the left hand. In the visitation, Elisabeth with her left hand touches the body of the hair oncoming Mary. The latter holds a book in the left hand and has raised the judge. Birth takes place in a stable; From the roof, with a star on the left half, the heads of OS and donkey stick. Maria is in a large bed with the child in a large bed, behind which a palisade appears. Joseph stands at the foot end, who points to the child with the left hand and holding a ladle in the judge. Melchior with the crown t

Throne of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich, 1659.

Russian Icons Antiques-Misc.

Prince Siddhartha (The Buddha) 100-300 goes to school (100-300) Kushan Period. The Buddha is shown in his childhood. He is seated in a chariot pulled by rams.

North Italian 15th or 16th Century, Christ Taken Down from the Cross, late 15th early 16th century Christ Taken Down from the Cross

Christ Blessing the Children, Johannes Voorhout (I), c. 1690 - c. 1710

Altarpiece of Saint Lucia and Saint Magdalena, XV century, tempera on panel, Guillem Armau, master of Montesión, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

DET DE RETABLO. Author: GABRIEL YOLI (-1538). Location: ST. PETER'S CHURCH. TERUEL. SPAIN.

RELICARIO - VIRGEN CON EL NIÑO - EN LAS PUERTAS FELIPE V Y JUANA DE BORGOÑA - ORO Y ESMALTE - 1320. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN. BORGOÑA JUANA DE. FELIPE V EL LARGO FRANCIA.

Plaque with Seated Dhanada-Tara and Attendant ca. 17th century Sri Lanka. Plaque with Seated Dhanada-Tara and Attendant 72756

Annunciation Basilica door sculpture of Jesus and Joseph, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Figure of Guanyin seated on a lotus flower against a rocky wall, anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1720 Image of porcelain on open -worked pedestal, painted on biscuit in green, yellow and brown. Figure of Guanyin Rijzend from swirling waves, sitting on a lotus flower against a wall of openwork rocks with bamboo branches; A carp in the waves; On either side of her a woman on a lotus flower, a man with folded hands (adorants) and two emblems; At the top left Guanyin a warrior with sword on a cloud and a mandorla above her head. Three rock points broken down. Email sur Biscuit. China porcelain. glaze painting / vitrification Image of porcelain on open -worked pedestal, painted on biscuit in green, yellow and brown. Figure of Guanyin Rijzend from swirling waves, sitting on a lotus flower against a wall of openwork rocks with bamboo branches; A carp in the waves; On either side of her a woman on a lotus flower, a man with folded hands (adorants) and two emblems; At the top left Guanyin a warrior wit

Saint gate in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome with biblical motifs 2. Series. Today's door was made for the anniversary of 1950 by Vico Consorti, the Maestro degli usci doorman. The holy gate of St. Peter consists of 16 rectangular plates that tell the history of humanity from the beginning to the present. They are arranged on four rows, between which there are 36 coats of arms. At the foot of the two plates is written between the various engravings: From here, the sources of the divine grace may bubble up and the souls of everyone who occurs, clean them, fulfill them with holy peace and decorate them with Christian virtue. Holy Year 1950.

Sarcophagus Lid with Last Judgement late 3rd-early 4th century () Roman One of the earliest translations of biblical verse into image appears on the front of this sarcophagus lid. Christ, bearded and wearing a pallium (mantle), welcomes eight sheep to his right with a warm gaze and gentle pat, and with a raised hand he rejects the five goats to his left. The composition evokes the Gospel parable of Christ during the Last Judgment "separat[ing people.. as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats" (Matt. 25:31-46). The scroll bundle and costume that present Christ as a philosopher imbue him with learned authority. At this time, integrating bucolic and classical philosopher imagery was popular, so the workshop that carved this scene could have arranged similar figures differently for the decoration of non-Christian sarcophagi.. Sarcophagus Lid with Last Judgement. Roman. late 3rd-early 4th century (). Marble. Sculpture-Stone

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Tabernacle with crucifixion and scenes from Passion of Christ. Germany. Ivory 1300-10.

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