Renaissance Religious Art

Miniatures and paintings from the Renaissance depicting biblical stories and royal figures, showcasing historical religious events with rich colors.

Charlemagne Crowned by Pope Leo III, Dec. 25, 800

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Jesus cures the hand of a man in Saturday. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

Miniature from the Traitè sur l'oraison dominical, depicting Phillip the Good and the Duke of Burgundy, at mass. Dated 15th Century

Joanna the Mad's praying book made by Pedro Marcuello, showing his work to king Philip the Handsome and queen Joanna the Mad,. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus_e Cond_ (Cond_ Museum).

Charlemagne Crowned by Pope Leo III, Dec. 25, 800

Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou with their courtiers. John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury kneels before the Queen to present her with a book.

The Court of Herod with John the Baptist chained at the instigation of Herodias. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Saint Clare of Assisi Blessing the Bread before Pope Innocent IV. Artist: Giovanni di Paolo, Italian, 1398-1482

A colored pen drawing from 1420-1430 depicting David singing in front of officials or a council.

Meeting between the Pope Alexander III and the emperor Frederick I Barbarossa in Venice in 1177. Miniature Painting.

MS.B.R.20- "CANTIGA DE SANTA MARIA"-MAN IS CURED IN A CONVENT OF NUNS, 13TH CENTURY. Author: Alfonso X of Castile. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL COLECCIÓN. Florenz. ITALIA.

Procession of King Rene of Anjou in Aix en Provence. A bishop walks under a canopy held by four men in front of King Rene and his courtiers. After a miniature in the 15th century manuscript by the prince himself, Breviaire du roi Rene. Procession du roi Rene, a Aix en Provence. Chromolithograph from Paul Lacroixs La Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a lEpoque de la Renaissance, Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Paris, 1873.

Llibre Vermell de Montserrat' (Red Book of Montserrat), 14th century. Museum: MONASTERIO DE MONTSERRAT.

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan in Sychar, Samaria. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

CHARLES the Bold, 1433-77, Duke of Burgundy, at his throne surrounded by his barons and councillors, after a 15th century manuscript, France

The coronation of Baldwin II on 1118. Miniature from the 'Historia' by William of Tyre by Anonymous / Bibliotheque de Geneve/ 1460s/ France/ Watercolour on parchment/ Medieval art/ History

Cantigas de Santa Mari´a (Canticles of Holy Mary). Reign of Alfonso X of Castile, "the Wise" (1221-1284). Group of Dominican monks. Library of El Escorial. Madrid. Spain. National Heritage.

Christ in front of the HIgh Priest, Saint Peter and the servant girl, 15th century fresco, 'the poor man's Bible ', Church of the Trinity, Piedmont

Episodes from the Life and Passion of Christ. Dated 16th Century

Nativity 15th C. Artist Unknown Illuminated manuscript

Georgia: King Solomon receving presents, miniature, Jruchi Gospels, 15th century

David plays the lyre before Saul.

Alfonso IV of Aragon called "the kind" (1299-1336). King of Aragon and count of Barcelona as Alfonso III, from 1327 to his death. Son of James II and Blanche of Anjou. Detail from a folio of "Codex of the Usages" depicting the Catalan Parliament assembled in Montblanc on 18 June, 1333 under the chairmanship of the king. Paeria Municipal Archives. Lleida. Catalonia. Spain.

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

St. Louis brought as prisoner before the Sultan (top). Bottom left: Louis discourses with Saracens. Bottom right: Sultan assassinated by his courtiers. From Le livre de Faiz Monseigneur Saint Louis (Louis IX of France 1215-70). Sixth Crusade (1248-54):

Otto IV and Pope Innocent III shake hands in front of the arriving ships of Frederick II, circa 1450

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. People, knowing that Jesus is coming to Jerusalem, goes en masse to welcome him. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

retable of San Esteban retable of San Esteban, temple painting on panel, 15th century, church of the monastery of San Pedro, 11th-12th centuries,Siresa, valley of Hecho, Huesca, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 23005161

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy. Lower church fresco : Christ among the doctors, 1315-20.

Aristotle and the Liberal Arts: ethics, politics and economics, french manuscript from 1452-1457, folio 52 verso, France 16th Century.

Miniature of Margaret of York praying in front of the Saint Gudula church of Brussels. The architectural background is the first faithful rendering of a building in a manuscript of the Burgundian period. Also shown to the left is the Sablon church, circa 1468

Red Book of Montserrat. 14th c. - 16th c. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Monastery of Montserrat. People joining a religious confraternity. Monastery of the Virgin of Montserrat. Gothic art. Miniature Painting.

St Gregory's five sermons, miniature from the Book of Hours (Use of Poitiers), Latin and French manuscript illustrated by a student of Robinet Testard, manuscript 1097 folio 73 verso, France end of 15th Century.

The Annunciation. Culture: South Netherlandish. Dimensions: 39 5/16 x 83 in. (99.9 x 210.8 cm). Date: ca. 1460-80.Draped in rich ecclesiastical vestments, the archangel Gabriel greets Mary with the words "Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee" (Luke 1:28) inscribed on a scroll. The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, descends on the Virgin, who will become the mother of Jesus. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Benedict XI, miniature from the Privileges of Perugia (Privilegi di Perugia).

Johannes Hadlaub, Swiss poet. Below: the poet disguised as a pilgrim after a woman who is entering the church. Top: the lady consoles the poet who is unwell. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 371r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany.

Rich Man and poor Lazarus / Illumination

A noble marriage - Louis, king of Sicily and son of the duc d'Anjou - weds the daughter of king Pedro of Aragon Date: 14th century

Mary's vow of virginity. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

The High Priests remember to Pilate that Jesus had prophesied that he would rise. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval handbook of health. Woman cooking.

NACIMIENTO DE LA VIRGEN - SIGLO XV. Author: PEDRO BERRUGUETE (1450-1504). Location: IGLESIA DE SANTA EULALIA. PAREDES DE NAVA. PALENCIA. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY. SANTA ANA MADRE DE LA VIRGEN MARIA.

Christ preaches in a room. Christ standing with group of people in room.

This colored woodcut from circa 1490-1500 by an anonymous artist depicts Saint Gregory, showing figure, gesture, and devotional composition.

Scholastic dispute of doctors a 15th century picture from the Jagiellonian Chapel of the Krakow cathedral. Wojnarowski, Jan Kanty (1815 1876), Moulin, Sainte Marie Ludovic Hardouin Hippolyte (Fl. 1848 1879), Zakład Litograficzny: Fajans M., Lemercier J. M. Fajans

Rood screen balustrade, Elisabeth legend, St., Saint, Saint

Nathan and David / Illumination

Pope Boniface VIII at Anagni and the expelling of Sciarra Colonna (Giacomo Colonna) from the city, miniature from the Chronicle of Giovanni Villani, manuscript Chigi L VIII 296 folio 176 recto, Italy 14th Century.

A colored pen drawing from 1420-1430 depicting a high priest possibly accompanied by hermits, showing figures and religious setting.

Jesus, before the adulterous woman, writes on the floor of the church: the one of you is without sin throw the first stone to her. Then he says: go and sin no more. Miniature of "The Passion of Jesus-Christ." 15th century.

Scenes from the life of Louis IX, King of France, 13th century (15th century). Artist: Unknown

The conspiracy of Kajafas and the priests against Christ.

Cristoforo de Predis (1440-1486). Italian miniaturist. Miniature depicting Pilate with an inscription where reads: Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews (INRI). In Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World, 1476, written by Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1444-1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Candles selling. Folio 95v.

Panel with the Birth of St. John the Baptist from Retable 15th century Domingo Ram Spanish. Panel with the Birth of St. John the Baptist from Retable. Domingo Ram (Spanish, Aragon, active 1464-1507). Spanish. 15th century. Tempera on wood, gold ground. Made in Aragon, Spain. Paintings-Panels

Colored woodcut from 1479-1483 by Anton Koberger depicting Joseph with his brothers in Egypt, illustrating a biblical story with figures in Egyptian attire.

Everard de Espinques's 'Tristan and Iseult', written by Gassien de Poiters. Page from the third volume, with Jean Du Mas weapons. Illustration: King Arthur calls for a court meeting; Lancelot with a young lady goes to the abbey; Galaas is knighted in the abbey; and the Holy Grail appears on the Round Table. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus_e Cond_ (Cond_ Museum).

Consecration of a Bishop late 15th century

Mary is hosted by the virgins of the temple. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Mary is presented to father's friends. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

The life of Esau and Jacob/Illumination

Jesús predica en el templo mientras los sacerdotes no saben como matarlo. Página miniada del Códice de Predis, 1476. Renacimiento-Quattrocento. Biblioteca Real. Turín. Italia.

Saints Dorothy, Catherine, Sigismund, Anthony the Abbot, Leonard, fresco, Church of Santa Maria del Conforto, Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 14th century.

Scenes of church offerings, detail from an illuminated page from The Cantigas de Santa Maria Alfonso X the Wise, manuscript, Spain 13th Century.

Tablets of the martyrdom of Saint Lucia. St. Lucia before the consul Pascasi, Immobility of St. LuciaPulling the breasts, Beheading of Saint Lucia by Anonymous. Dated 14th Century

Hecuba ... / French book illumination

The pilgrims who narrated Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales', a cross-section of the population, depicted in clothing suitable for an excursion in April Date: late 15th century

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Jesus, who knew everything, tells to those who pursue him: I'm Jesus Nazarene. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

LIBRO DE HORAS DE ISABEL LA CATOLICA - CIRCUNCISION F30V - SIGLO XV - VITELA - 21,7x14 cm. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPANIEN. INFANT JESUS. VIRGIN MARY. SAN JOSE ESPOSO DE LA VIRGEN MARIA. SIMEON SACERDOTE.

CAPILLA DE NICOLAS V- SAN LORENZO RECIBE LOS TESOROS DE LA IGLESIA- 1447/1451- FRESCO 271X205. Author: FRA ANGELICO. Location: MUSEOS VATICANOS-CAPILLA NICOLAS V. VATICANO.

Panels with scenes of the Martyrdom of Saint Lucy. Date/Period: Ca. 1300. Painting. Tempera on wood. Author: UNKNOWN.

Colored woodcut by Anton Koberger depicting the allegories of loyalty, hope, charity, and wisdom, created in 1488, showing personified virtues.

A colored pen drawing from 1420-1430 depicting messengers delivering a crown and royal robe, by an anonymous artist.

Italy, Turin, Polyptych of Sant'Ivo

'Passages from the Life of Christ, or Crucifix Triptych' (detail), 1440-1450, Oil on panel, P02538, Flemish School. Author: LUIS ALIMBROT. Location: MUSEO DEL PRADO-PINTURA. MADRID. SPAIN. INFANT JESUS. VIRGIN MARY.

Josaphat receives Communion from Barlaam.

The decapitation of St John the Baptist, detail of fresco in the central apse of the church, Benedictine Abbey of St John (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1983), Mustair, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland.

THEATRUM SANITATIS - VOMIT - MANUSCRIPT 14th-15th CENTURY - MS 4182 TAV 92. Author: UBUBEHASYM BALDACH O IBN BUTLAN. Location: BIBLIOTECA CASANATENSE. Rome. ITALIA.

CODICE TRUJILLO DEL PERU - TOMO II E 161 - DANZA DEL DOCTORADO - ACUARELA - SIGLO XVIII. Author: MARTINEZ COMPAÑON BALTASAR. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Middle East/Arabia: Collecting frankincense from trees. Le Livre des Merveilles, Paris, c. 1420

Facsimile Colour Illustration; The murder of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, 29th December 1170

Lydia Ordering the Death of Her Sons.

Holy Roman Empire. Sigismund I receiving the hommage of the subjugated people. Picture of the Chronical of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. CZECH Rep.. Prague. National Library of the Czech Republic.

The elected, miniature from Beatae Elisabeth Psalterium, Latin manuscript folio 160 verso, Germany, 13th Century.

Netherlands, Master of Haarlem, How Jesus began to baptize in public, Christ baptizes in the Jordan, verso middle - stamped, print, book illustration, prints, height 103 mm, width 129 mm, Dutch, print maker, printmaker, 1483 - 1486, fourth quarter 15th century, paper, woodcut, hand colouring

Cristofor de Premis (1440-1486). Italian miniaturist. In young man asks Jesus how eternal life is obtained . Codex De Predis. (1476). Royal Library, Turin, Italy.

France - 15th century - Pope Innocent IV deposes excommunicated Emperor Frederick II. Lyon, 1245. Illuminated manuscript

Council of Constance: Otto Colonna Elected to Become Pope Martin V, 1417 2nd Half 15th C. Artist Unknown Illuminated manuscript Rosengarten Museum, Konstanz, Germany

The Coronation of Henry IV of England. From 15th century manuscript of Jean Froissart's Chronicles. Henry IV ( 1366 1413) King of England and Lord of Ireland (1399 1413).

This illuminated illustration from a book dated 1450 that is housed in the library of the Arsenal in Paris illustrates the Three Classes of Society in 1400s France. At the top is the clergy, with the pope as the head; in the middle is the nobility with the king as head, and at the bottom are the people, divided into two groups: the middle class and the workers.

Threatened with attack by the Turks, King Sigismund helds a conference at Buda with the French and other allies

Christ and the adulterous woman, master of Antwerp (I) (attributed to), 1485 - 1491 print Christ writes with his finger on the floor. Before him stands the adulterous woman, held by two men. Low Countries paper Pharisees bring a woman accused of adultery before Christ (John 8:2-11). Christ points to or writes on the ground

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Simon Peter defends Jesus brandishing a sword and hits a soldier, but Jesus urges him to lay down the sword. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

Predella with Stories of the Sacra Cintola: marriage of Michael receiving a dowry of the Sacra Cintola, by Bernardo Daddi (1290-1348).

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Herod receives Jesus from Pilate, after having mocked of him and dressed in white clothes. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

Christ before Pilate, from the Schatzbehalter,Nurenberg. Woodcutter: Unknown

Jewish usurer, 'Sanctorum Peregrinationes in Terram Sanctam' by Bernhard von Breindenbach (1440-1497). Gothic art.

St. Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419). Dominican friar, theologian and preacher. His preaching skills placed him at the service of Pedro de Luna, and later Benedict XIII. Saint Vincent Ferrer pacifying the sides of the noble families of the Centellas and Vilaragut in the streets of Valencia. Illustration after a mid-15th century altarpiece that existed in the Church of Santo Domingo in Cervera. Chromolithography. "Historia General de Espana", by Modesto Lafuente. Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1879.

French manuscript portraying the ideal convent. In the top row Mass is being celebrated; behind the priest and his assistants stands the abbess with her crozier and the sacristan, pulling the bell-ropes. Dated 10th Century

Soldiers report the high priests that Christ has risen, master of Antwerp (i) (attributed to), 1485 - 1491 print Low Countries paper

The Nativity and Circumcision of Christ probably early 16th century Workshop of the Master of the High Foreheads These two plaques were undoubtedly the wings of a triptych displaying figures with the distinctive facial style that gave rise to the masters sobriquet.. The Nativity and Circumcision of Christ 192737

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