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This icon of Christ is flanked on all sides by the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Christ's icon has a golden background, which symbolizes His divine nature.
This devotional plaque, of the Annunciation, is by Suzanne de Court, the only woman enamel painter to sign her work.
An ancient crucifix pendant that has been meticulously painted and enameled with gold rock crystal. It was likely used as a rosary or necklace pendant.
Saint Andrew, holding a scroll, looks intently to his left, indicating that the panel once may have formed part of a group of icons with Christ at the center.
These three pieces, now separate, once formed part of a two-winged door in the center of an iconostasis
This armband is made up of seven inscribed medallions.
Like other medium-sized crosses with a tang, this one could have been carried in procession or affixed in a stand, or both.
Saint Monica tenderly holds a boy (possibly Saint Augustine) while beckoning the viewer with an open hand in this Academic painting by French artist Alexandre Cabanel.
John the Baptist collects water from a natural stream in this earth-toned painting by Italian Baroque painter Guercino.
This image, by the famous Italian painter Raphael, shows the resurrected Christ holding His right hand in a pose of blessing.
This painting by Corot depicts Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane receiving divine support.
"Clovis et Clotilde" is a historical painting depicting the first Frankish king and his wife, created by French artist Antoine-Jean Gros in 1811.
The images show a Byzantine-style coloring page of Jesus Christ in a traditional resurrection pose, offering an interactive experience with Byzantine art.
The 6-meter tall mosaic of the Virgin Orans in St. Sophia is a significant example of Old Rus art, with approximately 2 million tesserae, believed to protect the city of Kyiv and all of Rus.
The Virgin Mary in this icon asks her son to forgive humanity's sins at the Last Judgement, flanked by four saints shown in intercessory prayer.
Matthew 19:14 (NIV): "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'"
This is a Symbolist painting depicting St. Cecilia, the patroness of musicians, surrounded by angels who announce her impending martyrdom.
Gustave Moreau's "Pieta" (c. 1876) is a Symbolist religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
This line drawing shows a Baroque-style angel in dramatic motion, lying on clouds with outstretched arms and wings. The dynamic pose and flowing drapery reflect the period's emphasis on movement and emotion.
This image, depicting three cherubs in a Baroque style. Cherubs, or putti, are shown as chubby, playful infants with wings, symbolizing innocence and divinity in Baroque art.
The image depicts a work of art titled "Garland of Flowers surrounding a Sculpture of the Virgin Mary," created in 1645 by Daniel Seghers, a Flemish artist who lived from 1590 to 1661. Seghers was renowned for his skill in painting intricate floral arrangements, often surrounding religious motifs,...
This double-sided triptych icon from Ethiopia is a small-scale painting that would have been used in private devotion. The cylinder at the top of the piece reflects the construction of smaller Ethiopian icons that were suspended from a cord and worn around the neck. When open, the piece displays several...
Saint John the Baptist is shown here interceding with Christ the Judge for the forgiveness of human sins. He is surrounded by Saint Demetrius, Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory the Theologian, and Saint Cyril of Belozersk, all similarly turned in prayer toward Christ. 💸Please donate or subscribe to keep...
Christ, seen in the pose of the Just Judge, holds a Gospel book open to John 7:24: "Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgement." Above and below are bright red seraphim, while at the sides are the venerating figures of Sts. Peter, Paul, and...
