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.

  • Le bon Dieu chez les enfants Pl.05 (1920)

    Le bon Dieu chez les enfants Pl.05 (1920)

    Francis Jammes (French, unknown)

    Children gather in hushed wonder, their faces lit by an unseen presence. The divine lingers among them, soft as a whisper, woven into their innocence. Shadows and light dance across the scene, hinting at something sacred just beyond sight. A quiet moment, heavy with reverence.

  • Mary Magdalene (1880)

    Mary Magdalene (1880)

    Jean-Jacques Henner (French, 1829–1905)

    A woman’s pale form emerges from shadow, her auburn hair cascading over bare shoulders. Eyes downcast, lips parted—she seems caught between penitence and longing. The dark background swallows her, leaving only the glow of skin and the weight of an untold story.

  • Le bon Dieu chez les enfants Pl.02 (1920)

    Le bon Dieu chez les enfants Pl.02 (1920)

    Francis Jammes (French, unknown)

    Children gather in hushed wonder, their small hands reaching toward something unseen. Light spills across their faces, soft as a whisper. The divine lingers just beyond the frame, close enough to touch.

  • The Salutation Of Beatrice (1869)

    The Salutation Of Beatrice (1869)

    Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English, 1828–1882)

    Beatrice’s gaze meets Dante’s across a sunlit street—her hand lifts, poised between greeting and farewell. The air hums with unspoken words, a moment suspended between devotion and longing. Gold threads her gown, light catches her sleeve. A silent exchange, heavy with what could have been.

  • David Playing the Harp in front of Saul (ca. 1630 – 1631)

    David Playing the Harp in front of Saul (ca. 1630 – 1631)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    David’s fingers pluck the harp strings as Saul sits rigid, his face shadowed. The music hangs between them—soothing melody against coiled tension. A king and his future rival, bound by the fragile thread of a song.

  • Madonna and Child with Young Saint John the Baptist

    Madonna and Child with Young Saint John the Baptist

    Sandro Botticelli (Italian, 1444-1510)

    The Virgin cradles the Christ child as young John the Baptist looks on, his reed cross foreshadowing destiny. Golden light bathes their faces, halos glowing against the Tuscan hills. A tender moment, yet weighted with prophecy—the Baptist’s gaze already fixed on his sacred role.

  • The Education of the Virgin (ca. 1617–18)

    The Education of the Virgin (ca. 1617–18)

    Diego Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660)

    A young Mary kneels with a book, her mother’s hand guiding hers. The light falls softly on their faces, the scene intimate, almost ordinary—yet charged with quiet devotion. The folds of their robes, the worn pages, the tender focus between them: a moment both humble and sacred.

  • The Three Marys

    The Three Marys

    Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

    Three women stand close, draped in flowing robes. Their faces hold quiet sorrow, eyes downcast. The folds of fabric catch soft light as they gather near an unseen grave. A hush lingers between them, heavy with loss and something unspoken. The air feels still, waiting.

  • St Dorothy

    St Dorothy

    Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

    A young saint stands serene, her delicate hands cradling a basket of roses. The flowers spill over, their petals soft against her flowing robes. Light dances across the fabric, hinting at something divine in her quiet grace. Her gaze holds a mystery—both gentle and untouchable.