Madonna with Child (1570–75) Carlo Dolci (Italian, 1616-1687)
This painting of the Madonna and Child displays the meticulous finish, rich colors, and intensely sweet piety characteristic of the Florentine Baroque artist Carlo Dolci.
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Allegory of Navigation with a Cross-Staff (1555-1560) by Paolo Veronese - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Paolo Veronese was an Italian Renaissance painter, based in Venice, known for large-format history paintings of religion and mythology, such as The Wedding at Cana (1563) and The Feast in the House of Levi (1573).
Virgin and Child with Saints (1230s) by Berlinghiero - Public Domain Byzantine Painting
This small altarpiece of the Virgin Mary and child Jesus flanked by saints, is designed for a household or private chapel. It is a triptych with three panels, making it easy to fold and transport.
The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret (1488–1493) by Filippino Lippi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This circular work of art, known as a tondo, shows the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph with the child Jesus, and Saint Elizabeth holding John the Baptist on the right.
Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness (1652) by Guercino - Public Domain Catholic Painting
John the Baptist collects water from a natural stream in this earth-toned painting by Italian Baroque painter Guercino.
Christ Blessing (Pax Vobiscum) (1505-1506) by Raphael - Public Domain Catholic Painting
This image, by the famous Italian painter Raphael, shows the resurrected Christ holding His right hand in a pose of blessing.
The Penitent Magdalene (1555–1565) by Titian - Public Domain Catholic Painting
"The Penitent Magdalene" by Titian depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of deep repentance. She is shown with long, flowing hair, gazing upward with a sorrowful expression, symbolizing her plea for divine forgiveness. The dark background contrasts with her illuminated figure, emphasizing her emotional state. Symbols such as...
Saint Mark Cycle - Saint Mark's Body Brought to Venice (1562-1566) by Tintoretto - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Part two of the St. Mark Cycle by the Italian master Tintoretto (1518 – 1594). This painting depicts the Venetian Merchants stealing the body of the Saint. In A.D. 828 they found the body of the saint in Alexandria, Egypt, where the locals were about the burn the body of...
The Blinding of St. Victor (1351) by Bartolomeo Bulgarini - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Its richness of execution and its artistic quality are what make this panel so captivating. It was once part of the predella of an altarpiece – later largely destroyed – from Siena Cathedral. Bulgarini’s retable and three others by Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Simone Martini surrounded the...
The Angel of the Annunciation (1482) by Carlo Crivelli - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The two immaculately preserved panels depict with great attention to detail the events leading to the Incarnation of Christ. Together with a Risen Christ (today in the Abegg-Foundation in Riggisberg), they originally served as the top sections of a four-part altarpiece which Crivelli painted in 1482 for...
Christ with the Samaritan Woman at the Well (1609 – 1610) by Sisto Badalocchio - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: "Christ with the Samaritan Woman at the Well" painted by Sisto Badalocchio between 1609 and 1610 is a beautiful representation of a pivotal biblical story, capturing a moment of profound spiritual revelation and understanding. The artwork delves deep into the theme of divine grace, redemption,...
The Apparition of John of Capistrano to Peter of Alcantara (1692) by Luca Giordano - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Saint of the Day: October 26 About the Image: "The Apparition of John of Capistrano to Peter of Alcantara" by Luca Giordano, created in 1692, is a dramatic and spiritually evocative piece that masterfully utilizes Baroque techniques to tell a narrative filled with profound religious sentiment. Let'...
Miracle of St Peter of Alcantara (1680) by Giovanni Battista Lucini - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Saint of the Day: October 26 About the Image: The canvas belongs to the last period of Giovan Battista Lucini's activity. It is characterized by the strong luministic effects that make the figures of the characters stand out, in contrast with the clear and luminous background of the...
Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin and Christ Child (1535, Italy) by Girolamo da Carpi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Girolamo da Carpi was one of the most gifted artists at the court of the Este family of Ferrara, an important artistic center during the Italian Renaissance. This intimate work was painted for the Estes and adorned the oratory chapel of their palace. In the painting, Saint...
The Madonna of Humility, the Annunciation, the Nativity, and the Pietà (1465, Italy) by Bartolomeo Vivarini - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Vivarini were a family of Venetian painters whose prolific workshop specialized in large multi-tiered altarpieces for churches throughout the Veneto region. This relatively small triptych was likely intended for private devotion. The kneeling nun, dressed as a member of the Dominican Order, probably represents the patron....
Saint James the Greater (1550, Italy) by Benvenuto Tisi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Benvenuto Tisi, often referred to by his nickname "Garofalo," was an Italian Renaissance painter from the city of Ferrara. He was active during a transformative period in European art, and his works often blend the elegance and coloring typical of the Ferrarese school of painting...
Plaque: The Journey to Bethlehem (1100–1120, South Italy) - Catholic Stock Photo
About the Image: This ivory plaque depicts Mary, Joseph, and one of his sons from a previous wife on their way to Bethlehem. The scene is set within an architectural frame that combines Byzantine decorative elements (such as the acanthus leaf column capitals) with Islamic architectural motifs (most notably, the...
The Fall of Simon Magus (c. 1745- 1750) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Fall of Simon Magus is a late-Baroque painting by Pompeo Batoni, originally intended as the basis for a mosaic altarpiece in the Basilica of St Peter1. The painting is likely a studio copy of the original, which was displayed in the church of Santa Maria degli...
Saint Andrew (1740) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: Saint Andrew is the subject of a painting by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter of the 18th century. The painting is part of a series of religious paintings commissioned by Batoni's most important patron, Count Cesare Merenda of Forlì1. The painting is available as an...
The Crucifixion (1762) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Crucifixion is a religious painting by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter of the 18th century. The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with Mary and John the Evangelist standing at the foot of the cross. The painting is displayed in various galleries, including the Museum...
The Rest On The Flight Into Egypt (1758) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Artist: Pompeo Girolamo Batoni was an Italian painter who displayed a solid technical knowledge in his portrait work and in his numerous allegorical and mythological pictures. The high number of foreign visitors travelling throughout Italy and reaching Rome during their "Grand Tour" led the artist to...
Allegory Of Religion (1708-1787, Italy) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Allegory of Religion is a painting by Pompeo Batoni, an Italian painter of the 18th century12. The painting depicts a female figure, representing religion, holding a cross and a chalice, surrounded by cherubs and putti12. The painting is known for its use of light and color...
Madonna and Child in Glory (1747) Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Painting
About the Image: The Madonna and Child in Glory is a painting by Pompeo Batoni, created in 174712. The painting depicts the Madonna holding the infant Jesus, surrounded by angels and cherubs in a heavenly setting13. The painting is known for its use of light and color and is considered...
Allegory in Honor of Pope Benedict XIV (ca. 1745) by Pompeo Batoni - Public Domain Catholic Drawing
About the Image: Pope Benedict XIV was the pope from 1740 to 1758. He was born Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini in Bologna, Italy, in 16751. Benedict XIV was known for his efforts to reform the church and his support for the arts and sciences1. During his papacy, he issued several important...