Religion
Infused with reverence and symbolism, our religious artworks echo centuries of faith, ritual, and transcendence. These timeless pieces are rich in narrative and spiritual depth, connecting the visible with the divine.
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A Young Saint
A young saint stands in quiet contemplation, bathed in soft light. The folds of her robe whisper devotion, while her distant gaze hints at visions unseen. There’s holiness here, not in grandeur, but in the stillness of a moment suspended between earth and something beyond.
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Misericordia
A woman cradles a wounded man, her cloak wrapping them both in warmth. Blood stains his feet, her hands steady against his pain. The folds of fabric seem to breathe—a quiet moment where suffering meets solace.
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-full.webp "Orpheus And Eurydice (1864) by Frederic Leighton")
Orpheus And Eurydice (1864)
Orpheus turns—just once—to see Eurydice’s face. His fingers brush hers as she fades back into shadows, her form dissolving like mist. The moment hangs between them: love’s last breath before the underworld reclaims her. A single glance undoes everything.
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La Sainte et le Poète
A saint and poet stand transfixed, bathed in golden light. Their gazes meet across an unseen divide—one divine, the other yearning. The air hums with unspoken words, a silent dialogue between holiness and human longing. The space between them thrums with tension, neither touching nor parting.
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-full.webp "The Three Marys (ca. 1906–1911) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
The Three Marys (ca. 1906–1911)
Three women gather in hushed sorrow, their draped robes pooling around them like shadows. The weight of loss hangs between them, unspoken yet palpable in their bowed heads and clasped hands. A moment suspended—not in grief’s climax, but its quiet aftermath.
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Motiv aus dem Decamerone
A scene from the Decameron unfolds—figures draped in rich fabrics whisper secrets, their faces alight with mischief. The air hums with unspoken tales, each glance hinting at stories too scandalous to voice. Here, piety and pleasure dance just beyond the frame.
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-full.webp "The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew (1308-1311) by Duccio di Buoninsegna")
The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew (1308-1311)
Two fishermen wade through shallow water, their nets abandoned on the shore. A figure on the bank reaches toward them with an urgent gesture. The lake’s surface ripples faintly, catching the light as their lives pivot in an instant.
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-full.webp "Ora Pro Nobis (1903) by William Bouguereau")
Ora Pro Nobis (1903)
Two angels kneel in solemn prayer, their golden halos glowing softly against the dark. White robes pool around them as they bow their heads, hands clasped in devotion. The quiet intensity of their faith radiates from the canvas, pulling the viewer into their sacred moment.
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-full.webp "Tapisserie ayant appartenu au chevalier Bayard 3 (1838) by Achille Jubinal")
Tapisserie ayant appartenu au chevalier Bayard 3 (1838)
A knight’s tapestry, woven with threads of faith and chivalry, bears the mark of Bayard. Rich colors and intricate patterns tell silent stories of devotion, battle, and honor. Each stitch holds a fragment of legend, waiting to be unraveled.