Religious Art

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Christ and His Mother Studying the Scriptures (c. 1908)

    Christ and His Mother Studying the Scriptures (c. 1908)

    Henry Ossawa Tanner (American, 1859–1937)

    A young Christ leans over the scriptures, his mother’s hand resting gently on his shoulder. The soft glow of candlelight illuminates their faces, casting shadows across the pages. There’s an intimacy here—a quiet moment of shared devotion, where wisdom passes between them without a word.

  • The Annunciation (Ca. 1525-1528)

    The Annunciation (Ca. 1525-1528)

    Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Flemish, 1502–1550)

    A golden light spills through arched windows as the angel kneels, wings still trembling. Mary’s hands hover between surprise and acceptance, her blue robe pooling around her. The moment hangs—divine interruption in an ordinary room.

  • The Assumption of the Virgin

    The Assumption of the Virgin

    Ambrogio Bergognone (Italian, 1453–1523)

    Mary ascends, bathed in golden light, her robes swirling as angels lift her toward heaven. Below, the apostles gaze upward, some reaching out as if to follow. The scene pulses with divine energy—earthly figures grounded in awe while the Virgin transcends mortal bounds. A moment suspended between earth and eternity.