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Religious Art Collection (page 3)

Religious art has long been a significant aspect of cultural expression, particularly in regions like China and Asia

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 14th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. entry of Christ into Jerusalem. 1392

14th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. entry of Christ into Jerusalem. 1392
5306204 14th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. entry of Christ into Jerusalem. 1392; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert

French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert
5306341 French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert

French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert
5306340 French 19th century illustration depicting St John the Baptist preaching in the desert; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion and flagellation of Christ approx. 1860

19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion and flagellation of Christ approx. 1860
5306103 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion and flagellation of Christ approx. 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860

19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860
5306102 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Gold Torah Crown

Gold Torah Crown
5304862 Gold Torah Crown.; (add.info.: Gold Torah Crown which is thought to have come from the court of the Hasidic leader Rabbi Israel Friedman of Ruzhin (1797-1850). Dated 19th Century

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Jesus Christ in Pilate's Judgement Hall

Jesus Christ in Pilate's Judgement Hall
5304774 Jesus Christ in Pilate's Judgement Hall.; (add.info.: Painting depicting Jesus Christ in Pilate's Judgement Hall.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The figure of the Antichrist

The figure of the Antichrist
5311815 The figure of the Antichrist; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the figure of the Antichrist as conceived by Lucas Cranach the Elder)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: An engraving depicting the Birth of Christ illustrated by John Leighton

An engraving depicting the Birth of Christ illustrated by John Leighton. John Leighton (1822-1912) an English artist
5310969 An engraving depicting the Birth of Christ illustrated by John Leighton. John Leighton (1822-1912) an English artist, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1868); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Mark

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Mark
5306165 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Mark; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226)

19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226)
5306125 19th century depiction of St Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226). was an Italian Roman Catholic friar. deacon and preacher; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible

The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible
5306112 The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible; (add.info.: The creation of Eve. Woodcut from the Koren Picture-Bible)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert

French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert
5306324 French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew
5306203 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew
5306201 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The Evangelist St Matthew; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: French 19th century illustration depicting Felicitas of Rome

French 19th century illustration depicting Felicitas of Rome
5306348 French 19th century illustration depicting Felicitas of Rome; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century depiction of Saint Agatha

19th century depiction of Saint Agatha
5306332 19th century depiction of Saint Agatha; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion and last supper of Christ approx. 1860

19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion and last supper of Christ approx. 1860
5306105 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion and last supper of Christ approx. 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860

19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860
5306104 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 18th century French popular woodcut print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860

18th century French popular woodcut print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860
5306100 18th century French popular woodcut print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860

19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860
5306098 19th century French popular print of the Crucifixion of Christ approx. 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Moorufell woodcarvings

Moorufell woodcarvings
5304867 Moorufell woodcarvings.; (add.info.: Woodcarvings from a church in Moorufell, Iceland. Dated 11th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Jesus Christ helping a young man

Jesus Christ helping a young man
5304859 Jesus Christ helping a young man.; (add.info.: Painting depicting Jesus Christ helping a young man navigate through rough waters during a storm.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The Gautama Buddha

The Gautama Buddha
5304665 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)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Altarpiece from Ogur

Altarpiece from Ogur
5304588 Altarpiece from Ogur.; (add.info.: Altarpiece from Ogur, West Iceland. Flemish work from around 1500 AD.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving)

An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving)
5311256 An illustration depicting the creation of the universe, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: From a cloud, representing God the Father, comes forth the Word of Words, represented by Fiat)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: A woodcut depicting the exorcism of Nicole Aubry, Notre Dame de Laon, 1556

A woodcut depicting the exorcism of Nicole Aubry, Notre Dame de Laon, 1556
5311139 A woodcut depicting the exorcism of Nicole Aubry, Notre Dame de Laon, 1556. 29 demons supposedly possessed Nicole (to be seen as black specks flying near the roof of the Cathedral)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: An engraving depicting the City of God as imagined by St Augustine

An engraving depicting the City of God as imagined by St Augustine. At the top are the saints who have already been
5311008 An engraving depicting the City of God as imagined by St Augustine. At the top are the saints who have already been received into heaven

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Parish church (L'Eglise Saint Julien). Interior. Painting. Baptism of Christ with landscape

Parish church (L'Eglise Saint Julien). Interior. Painting. Baptism of Christ with landscape. 18th century (?)
6276631 Parish church (L'Eglise Saint Julien). Interior. Painting. Baptism of Christ with landscape. 18th century (?).; (add.info.: Eglise Saint Julien, Ath, Hainaut)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Silver gilt plate from a private chapel

Silver gilt plate from a private chapel
5305053 Silver gilt plate from a private chapel.; (add.info.: Silver gilt and leather bound plate from a private chapel in London. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The liberation of St. Peter from prison by an angel

The liberation of St. Peter from prison by an angel
5304831 The liberation of St. Peter from prison by an angel.; (add.info.: Painting depicting Jesus Christ in Pilate's Judgement Hall.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Altarpiece from Ogur

Altarpiece from Ogur
5304592 Altarpiece from Ogur.; (add.info.: Altarpiece from Ogur, West Iceland. Flemish work from around 1500 AD.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Christ and the Apostles, 16th (sculpture)

Christ and the Apostles, 16th (sculpture)
3507231 Christ and the Apostles, 16th (sculpture); (add.info.: Painted limewood sculpture of Christ and the Apostles. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones

Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones
3079075 Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones; (add.info.: Altar screen of metal, set with bone, shell, precious and semi-precious stones. From Nepal)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The Arrival of the Pardon of Saint Anne by Alfred Guillou

The Arrival of the Pardon of Saint Anne by Alfred Guillou
3077799 The Arrival of the Pardon of Saint Anne by Alfred Guillou; (add.info.: The Arrival of the Pardon of Saint Anne by Alfred Guillou (1844-1926) a French painter

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Panel depicting a religious prophet

Panel depicting a religious prophet
3330405 Panel depicting a religious prophet; (add.info.: Panel depicting a religious prophet. Dated 13th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: St Ursula (oil on wood panel)

St Ursula (oil on wood panel)
3899378 St Ursula (oil on wood panel); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum, St Ursula, Oil on wood panel, 15th century, Colmar, France); Godong

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Church of Sant Orso, Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, Aosta, Italy (photo)

Church of Sant Orso, Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, Aosta, Italy (photo)
3957750 Church of Sant Orso, Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, Aosta, Italy (photo); Godong

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Black-figured plate, made in Athens, 6th century bc

Black-figured plate, made in Athens, 6th century bc
3079203 Black-figured plate, made in Athens, 6th century bc by Greek school, (6th century BC); (add.info.: Black-figured plate, depicts Dionysos, god of wine)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Men singing hymns

Men singing hymns
5616485 Men singing hymns; (add.info.: Illustration depicting men singing hymns on a Sunday morning. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1827); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Jesus with halo. French illustration 1890

Jesus with halo. French illustration 1890
5617228 Jesus with halo. French illustration 1890; (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen

The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen
5616135 The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen by being stoned to death. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Jesus being scourged on the orders of Pilate

Jesus being scourged on the orders of Pilate
5616229 Jesus being scourged on the orders of Pilate; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Jesus being scourged on the orders of Pilate, from The New Evangelical Family Bible. Dated 19th Century)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: French 19th century illustrations depicting the life and work of St Nicholas

French 19th century illustrations depicting the life and work of St Nicholas
5306334 French 19th century illustrations depicting the life and work of St Nicholas; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile)

Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile)
5304954 Jon Arason's Chasuble, 16th century (textile); (add.info.: Jon Arason's Chasuble, an ornate sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Catholic or High Anglican priest when celebrating Mass)

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The Virgin Mary

The Virgin Mary
5304917 The Virgin Mary.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting The Virgin Mary. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: Altarpiece from Ogur, 1500 AD (wood)

Altarpiece from Ogur, 1500 AD (wood)
5304587 Altarpiece from Ogur, 1500 AD (wood); (add.info.: Altarpiece from Ogur, West Iceland. Flemish work from around 1500 AD.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageReligious Art Collection: The Kirkjubaer Church

The Kirkjubaer Church
5304582 The Kirkjubaer Church.; (add.info.: English alabaster altarpiece. Kirkjubaer church. Southeast Iceland. Dated 15th Century.); 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.