Religious Art Collection (page 2)

Medieval Christian Reliquary
5304598 Medieval Christian Reliquary.; (add.info.: Medieval Christian Reliquary, from Iceland, 13th century, Gothic.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Altarpiece from Ogur
5304593 Altarpiece from Ogur.; (add.info.: Altarpiece from Ogur, West Iceland. Flemish work from around 1500 AD.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Altarpiece from Ogur
5304590 Altarpiece from Ogur.; (add.info.: Altarpiece from Ogur, West Iceland. Flemish work from around 1500 AD.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Kirkjubaer Church
5304584 The Kirkjubaer Church.; (add.info.: English alabaster altarpiece. Kirkjubaer church. Southeast Iceland. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Liturgical vestments
5304576 Liturgical vestments.; (add.info.: Liturgical vestments, Icelandic embroidered church vestments 14th - 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Martyrdom of the Apostle Philip
5616134 The Martyrdom of the Apostle Philip; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of the Apostle Philip by crucifixion and stoning. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A heavenly apparition
5672120 A heavenly apparition; (add.info.: Traditional Russian woodcut Illustration showing a heavenly apparition. 1736.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Annunciation
5669493 The Annunciation; (add.info.: 13th century Armenian Orthodox manuscript Illustration depicting the Annunciation 1294.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A saint on the front portico of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark
3507222 A saint on the front portico of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; (add.info.: The Ascension of Christ depicted in a mosaic adorning the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, in Venice, Italy)

Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise
3522012 Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise; (add.info.: Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise (1806-1870) Irish history, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator

Bronze figure of the God Neptune
3330158 Bronze figure of the God Neptune; (add.info.: Bronze figure of the God Neptune, he god of freshwater and the sea in the Roman religion. Dated 1st Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Saint Stephen
3330089 Saint Stephen; (add.info.: Portrait of Saint Stephen by El Greco (1541-1614) a painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329989 The fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The Ark of the Covenant, 1850
3330006 The Ark of the Covenant, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Ark of the Covenant, a gold-covered wooden chest described in the Book of Exodus as containing the two stone tablets of)

Panel depicting an angel
3330403 Panel depicting an angel; (add.info.: Wood panel depicting an angel. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The first and second incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329996 The first and second incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first and second incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Kneeling Angel from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia
3329928 Kneeling Angel from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia; (add.info.: Kneeling Ange; from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia (1470-1525) an Italian Renaissance sculptor

The Annunciation
3329927 The Annunciation; (add.info.: The Annunciation by Giovanni della Robbia (1469-1529) an Italian Renaissance ceramic artist. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Statue of Saint Bartholomew
3329877 Statue of Saint Bartholomew; (add.info.: Statue of Saint Bartholomew from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia (1470-1525) an Italian Renaissance sculptor

Photographic print of a fragmented statue of a Madonna
3077670 Photographic print of a fragmented statue of a Madonna; (add.info.: Photographic print of a fragmented statue of a Madonna. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Birth of St John the Baptist (oil on wood panel)
3899388 Birth of St John the Baptist (oil on wood panel); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum, Birth of St John the Baptist, Oil on wood panel, Late 15 th century)

The crucifixion of Christ
3899382 The crucifixion of Christ; Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum, The crucifixion of Christ, Painting, 16th century, Colmar, France); Godong

The Marriage of the Virgin
5305160 The Marriage of the Virgin.; (add.info.: Painting titled The Marriage of the Virgin by Niccolo di Buonaccorso, an Italian painter. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Gautama Buddha
5304662 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. 1450-1600 AD)

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920
5304648 Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920.; (add.info.: Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder)

The Kirkjubaer Church
5304581 The Kirkjubaer Church.; (add.info.: English alabaster altarpiece. Kirkjubaer church. Southeast Iceland. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Kirkjubaer Church
5304579 The Kirkjubaer Church.; (add.info.: English alabaster altarpiece. Kirkjubaer church. Southeast Iceland. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert
5306344 French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert; Universal History Archive/UIG

13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224
5306166 13th century. Armenian canonical Concordance manuscript. 1224; Universal History Archive/UIG

Russian 19th century illustration depicting the resurrection of Christ approx. 1840
5306121 Russian 19th century illustration depicting the resurrection of Christ approx. 1840; Universal History Archive/UIG

French 19th century illustration depicting St Matthew
5306338 French 19th century illustration depicting St Matthew; Universal History Archive/UIG

French 19th century illustration depicting St Peter at prayer
5306337 French 19th century illustration depicting St Peter at prayer; Universal History Archive/UIG

French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert
5306325 French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert; Universal History Archive/UIG

Parish church (L'Eglise Saint Julien). Interior. Painting. 18th century (?)
6276633 Parish church (L'Eglise Saint Julien). Interior. Painting. 18th century (?).; (add.info.: Eglise Saint Julien, Ath, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023

French Catholic Illustrations of Saints, Joseph, Notre dame de deliverance, Mary Magdalene, Jesus crucified
5669724 French Catholic Illustrations of Saints, Joseph, Notre dame de deliverance, Mary Magdalene, Jesus crucified. 1860 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

The martyrdom of the Apostle John by death by burning oil, 15th century (woodcut)
5616136 The martyrdom of the Apostle John by death by burning oil, 15th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 15th-century plaque depicting The Nativity, 15th century
5310970 A 15th-century plaque depicting The Nativity, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

A Biblical scene
5308142 A Biblical scene.; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving a Biblical scene: Elisha watches his father, Elijah, being transported to heaven in the fiery chariot of Israel (2 Kings 2:12)

Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle
3330425 Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle depicting an Early Christian symbol. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330594 The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330593 The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs
3330167 Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs; (add.info.: Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs, known as Tlaloc)

Kelzany Gyasto
3119446 Kelzany Gyasto; (add.info.: Kelzany Gyasto (1708-1757), 7th Dalai Lama from Tibet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

St Marks Square
3507221 St Marks Square; (add.info.: statue of a saint on the front portico of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, northern Italy)

Spanish 19th century. illustration. showing the Virgin Mary with Jesus enthroned. Woodcut circa 1850
5306373 Spanish 19th century. illustration. showing the Virgin Mary with Jesus enthroned. Woodcut circa 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG

Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ. Woodcut circa 1850
5306372 Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ. Woodcut circa 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG

French 19th century illustration depicting Louis IX
5306346 French 19th century illustration depicting Louis IX; Universal History Archive/UIG

French 19th century illustration depicting Saint Julie Billiart
5306345 French 19th century illustration depicting Saint Julie Billiart; Universal History Archive/UIG

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Religious art has long been a significant aspect of cultural expression, particularly in regions like China and Asia. One captivating example is the Wheel of Life, also known as the Wheel of Samsara, which holds immense symbolism in Tibetan Art. This intricate depiction portrays the cycle of existence and represents the continuous journey through birth, life, death, and rebirth. In China's rich artistic heritage, we find diverse religious artworks that inspire awe and devotion. The Annunciation is a profound portrayal that narrates the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary with news of her divine pregnancy. Another remarkable piece is the Portrait of Padre Pio in Apulia—a testament to faith and spirituality captured on canvas. Traveling further eastward brings us to Tibet where Mandala art flourishes on thangkas—elaborate paintings mounted on silk or cotton scrolls. These sacred circles symbolize unity and harmony within Buddhist traditions. Ethiopia showcases its unique style through religious paintings found even within small Catholic communities. Their vibrant colors and distinctive patterns reflect a fusion of local culture with Christian themes. Orthodox Christianity embraces icons as an integral part of worship. St Georges Orthodox Church houses an Icon depicting spiritual figures revered by believers for centuries—an embodiment of their deep-rooted faith. One cannot overlook Andrei Rublyov's masterpiece—the Our Lady of Vladimir icon from 1408—in Russia's artistic legacy. Its ethereal beauty transcends time while evoking reverence among those who behold it. Returning to Tibet once more reveals another mesmerizing Mandala adorning a Thangka—a visual representation inviting contemplation into one's inner self while fostering spiritual growth. Mosaics have adorned places of worship throughout history; they serve as vivid testaments to devotion at St Sauveur in Chora Church (Kariye Camii). Among these mosaics lies one portraying Dormition (Mary’s death), capturing both sorrowful yet hopeful sentiments surrounding this religious event.