Religious Art

  • Madonna of Humility, The Blessing Christ, Two Angels, and a Donor (obverse) (c. 1380-1390)

    Madonna of Humility, The Blessing Christ, Two Angels, and a Donor (obverse) (c. 1380-1390)

    Andrea di Bartolo (Italian, 1358–1428)

    A golden-haloed Madonna sits low on the ground, cradling her child as two angels hover above. The infant Christ raises his hand in blessing over a kneeling donor, their quiet devotion framed by rich blues and intricate gold leaf. The scene hums with quiet reverence, earthly and divine meeting in tender proximity.

  • Madonna Mit Jesus Umgeben Von Kindern (1896)

    Madonna Mit Jesus Umgeben Von Kindern (1896)

    Eduard Veith (Austrian, 1858–1925)

    A golden glow surrounds the Madonna as she cradles Jesus, children pressing close in quiet devotion. Their faces tilt upward, bathed in soft light, each gaze fixed on the infant. The scene hums with quiet reverence, a moment suspended between earthly tenderness and divine grace.

  • The Annunciation (1828)

    The Annunciation (1828)

    Johann von Schraudolph (German, 1808–1879)

    A golden light spills through the window as the angel kneels, wings still trembling from flight. Mary’s hands hover between surprise and acceptance, the air thick with unspoken prophecy. The moment hangs suspended—divine interruption in an ordinary room.

  • Remembrance

    Remembrance

    Pierre Olivier Joseph Coomans (Belgian, 1816–1889)

    A woman kneels in quiet devotion, her hands clasped tight. The folds of her robe catch the dim light, shadows pooling around her like whispers of prayer. There’s weight in her stillness—something sacred, unspoken. The air feels thick with memory, as if the past lingers just beyond the frame.

  • The Angel Of The Annunciation (C.1653)

    The Angel Of The Annunciation (C.1653)

    Carlo Dolci (Italian, 1616–1686)

    A golden-winged angel kneels, bathed in celestial light. His delicate fingers part the air as if unveiling a divine secret. The folds of his robe shimmer with restrained energy, poised between motion and stillness. A hush lingers—the moment before revelation.

  • Madonna And Child

    Madonna And Child

    Francisco de Zurbarán (Spanish, 1598–1664)

    A young mother cradles her child, their faces softly lit against the dark. The infant’s tiny hand rests on hers—tender, yet weighted with quiet solemnity. Gold fabric drapes around them, rich folds framing this quiet moment between two figures bound by love and destiny.

  • Les Agneaux (1897)

    Les Agneaux (1897)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    Two lambs nuzzle close, their wool glowing in soft light. A shepherd’s staff leans nearby, hinting at unseen care. The scene hums with quiet devotion, a moment suspended between earth and something beyond.

  • The Temptation of Christ (c. 1516-25)

    The Temptation of Christ (c. 1516-25)

    Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

    Christ kneels in the barren desert, gaunt from fasting. A winged figure offers bread while shadowy demons lurk behind rocks. The air hums with tension—will he yield to hunger or hold fast? Light fractures the scene, carving sharp contrasts between divine resolve and earthly frailty.

  • 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.