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.

  • Mary Enthroned with the Child, Saints and a Donor (1395)

    Mary Enthroned with the Child, Saints and a Donor (1395)

    Gentile da Fabriano (Italian, 1370–1427)

    Mary sits regal on her throne, the infant Christ in her lap. Saints flank her while a donor kneels below, his gaze fixed upward. Gold leaf halos glow against rich fabrics, their folds pooling like liquid. The scene hums with quiet devotion, each figure locked in silent reverence.

  • Christ blessing the little child

    Christ blessing the little child

    Carl Bloch (Danish, 1834–1890)

    A gentle hand rests on the child’s head, light spilling over them. The room fades—only warmth remains. A quiet promise lingers in the air, unspoken but certain. The moment holds, suspended between tenderness and something greater.

  • Saint Andrew (ca. 1326)

    Saint Andrew (ca. 1326)

    Simone Martini (Italian, 1284–1344)

    A gaunt figure draped in flowing robes clutches a wooden cross, his piercing gaze fixed beyond the frame. The gold leaf halos shimmer against deep blues, drawing the eye to weathered hands that tell of sacrifice. Every fold in the fabric seems to whisper devotion.

  • The Madonna Facing Front And Wearing A Blue Cloak

    The Madonna Facing Front And Wearing A Blue Cloak

    Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696–1770)

    The Madonna gazes directly outward, her blue cloak pooling around her like a midnight sky. Light catches the folds of fabric, softening her solemn expression. There’s weight in her stillness—a quiet intensity that holds the viewer. The simplicity of her pose belies something deeper, unspoken.

  • Mary with Child

    Mary with Child

    Franz von Defregger (Austrian, 1835–1921)

    A young mother cradles her child, their faces softly lit. The folds of her dress drape gently as she holds him close, an intimate moment frozen in quiet devotion. The simplicity of their bond speaks louder than any grand gesture.

  • Carring of the Cross (1565)

    Carring of the Cross (1565)

    Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

    A man stumbles under the weight of a wooden cross, shoulders bent, face streaked with dirt and exhaustion. Figures crowd around him—some shove, others weep. The rough grain of the wood presses into his skin. A moment suspended between brutality and surrender.

  • Virgin and Child (1888)

    Virgin and Child (1888)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A tender moment: the Virgin Mary cradles the Christ child, their gazes locked in quiet intimacy. The folds of her blue robe drape softly around them, glowing against the warm background. His tiny hand reaches toward her face—a gesture both human and divine.

  • The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)

    The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    Mary cradles the Christ child while Saint Anne watches, her gaze steady. The figures intertwine like a living sculpture, their gestures tender yet weighted with destiny. Light plays across their faces, hinting at the unspoken bond between mother, child, and grandmother—a quiet moment before the storm of salvation.

  • The Savior (ca. 1900-1905)

    The Savior (ca. 1900-1905)

    Henry Ossawa Tanner (American, 1859–1937)

    A lone figure walks through a darkened landscape, his face softly illuminated. The quiet intensity of his gaze suggests both weariness and resolve. Shadows cling to the folds of his robe as he moves forward, an ordinary man carrying something unseen yet immense. The light around him feels fragile, almost sacred.