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religious art

  • God’s Creatures (1913)

    God’s Creatures (1913)

    Eugen von Blaas (Italian, 1843–1931)

    A young woman kneels in quiet devotion, her hands clasped in prayer. The soft glow of candlelight flickers across her face, casting shadows on the worn stone floor. Around her, the hushed reverence of the moment lingers—a silent plea woven into the folds of her simple dress.

  • The Magdalen with the Smoking Flame (circa 1635-37)

    The Magdalen with the Smoking Flame (circa 1635-37)

    Georges de La Tour (French, unknown)

    A lone woman sits in shadow, her face lit by a single flame. The flickering light catches the curve of her skull, the folds of her robe, the stillness of her hands. A mirror lies facedown beside her. The air feels thick with quiet contemplation, the flame’s glow both intimate and isolating.

  • Virgin and Child (ca. 1485)

    Virgin and Child (ca. 1485)

    Sandro Botticelli (Italian, 1444-1510)

    Mary cradles the infant Jesus, her gaze tender yet distant. Gold leaf halos glow against soft blues, their delicate fingers almost touching. The child clutches a pomegranate—its split flesh revealing blood-red seeds. A quiet tension lingers between maternal warmth and the weight of divine destiny.

  • The Birth of the Virgin

    The Birth of the Virgin

    Sebastiano Conca (Italian, 1680–1764)

    Golden light spills across the room as women gather around the newborn Mary, their faces alight with quiet awe. Swirling fabrics and tender gestures frame the infant, hinting at the divine destiny awaiting her. The scene hums with quiet anticipation, a sacred moment wrapped in earthly warmth.

  • Madonna and Child (c. 1400)

    Madonna and Child (c. 1400)

    Gherardo Starnina (Italian, 1354–1413)

    A luminous Renaissance portrayal of Mary and Jesus, blending divine reverence with intimate humanity through delicate details and emotional depth.

  • Regina Coeli; Virgin and Christ Child enthroned in the clouds

    Regina Coeli; Virgin and Christ Child enthroned in the clouds

    Ernst Deger (German, 1809–1885)

    A radiant Virgin Mary and Christ Child float among golden clouds, blending divine majesty with intimate tenderness.

  • The Madonna (18th Century)

    The Madonna (18th Century)

    Neapolitan School (Italian, 1600–1800)

    A tender depiction of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, glowing with warmth and intricate detail.