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Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture
An illustrated dictionary of Christian symbolism. See also:
- Christian Symbols
Meditation With Art
As The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "Religious worship is not directed to images in themselves, considered as mere things, but under their distinctive aspect as images leading us on to God incarnate" (no. 2129). This site provides depictions of classic Catholic art, along with meditations.
Artwork of Biblical and Liturgical Themes
A good sampling of artwork ranging from classic masters to contemporary. Alphabetical by theme:
- Aaron to Dreams
- Easter to Ishmael
- Jacob to Mustard Seed
- Nahum to Ruth
- Salome to Zechariah
EIKON Images Database for Biblical Studies
An good collection. Browse by:
- Biblical Book
- Geographical Location
- Object Type (map, coin, scroll, etc.)
- Topic
The Ecole Initiative
An A-to-Z listing of images related to figures and events in biblical and Church history.
Extensive collection.
For more artwork on biblical themes:
- The Dore Bible Gallery
- Symbols of the Four Gospel Writers
- Book of Kells and The Four Evangelists from the Book of Kells
- The Gospel of Luke in Art
- The Gospel of John in Art and Renaissance Art in the Gospel of John
- The Book of Revelation in Art
Holy Land Photos
Fully searchable collection of nearly 150 sites with 1500 photos of the Holy Land. To browse:
- Site List
Other sources for photos related to biblical scenes:
- Bible Places
- Virtual Travel Through the Holy Places
- Christian Sanctuaries of the Holy Land
- Biblical Excursions in the Holy Land
- The Holy Land of the First Crusaders
Art in the Vatican
Links to the treasures of St. Peter's Basilica, the Pontifical Palaces and more. See also:
- Sistine Chapel
- Art by Raphael in the Vatican
- The Vatican Museums
The Catholic Art Gallery
A splendid collection of artists including Raphael, Caravaggio, Cimabue, Rembrandt, Bellini and more. Also includes a special collection of Paintings of Angels. See also:
- Sacred Art by Giotto (d. 1337)
- The Book of Hours of Jean, Duke of Berry (the greatest of illuminated manuscripts, ca. 1485)
- The Jacques Maritain Center Art Gallery
- The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
- Breviary of Chertsey Abbey (ca. 1307)
- Life and Death and Miracles of St. Jerome (Images)
- Iconography of St. Sebastian
- Thais 1200 Years of Italian Sculpture
A Worldwide Tour of Churches, Cathedrals and Monasteries
An inspiring set of links to the finest examples of Catholic architecture in the world. See also:
- Churches of Rome
- Saints in 16th-Century Mexican Churches
Medieval Wall Painting in the English Parish
A very interesting collection of paintings. Includes such topics as: The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy, The Seven Deadly Sins, the Passion, the Tree of Jesse, the Suicide of Judas.
Art History Resources on the Web
An amazing collection of links. Some of particular interest:
- Paleo-Christian Art
- Early Christian Art and Early Christian Art
- Medieval and Early Christian Art
- Early Christian Architecture
- The Lindisfarne Gospels
- Book of Kells and The Four Evangelists from the Book of Kells
- Carolingian Era
- Middle Ages
- Art for the Christian Liturgy in the Middle Ages
- The Cult of the Virgin
- Death in the Middle Ages
- Icons and Iconoclasm in the Byzantium
- Private Devotion in Medieval Christianity
- Monasticism in Medieval Christianity
- Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Christianity
- Stained Glass in Medieval Christianity
- The Last Things in Medieval French Art
- Veneration of the Virgin in Medieval French Art
- Veneration of the Saints in Medieval French Art
- 15th-Century Art in Northern Europe & Spain
- 15th-Century Italian Art: Early Renaissance
- 16th-Century Art in Italy: The Renaissance
- 16th-century Art: Northern Europe and Spain
- 17th-Century Baroque Art
Web Gallery of Art
A virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1150-1800), currently containing over 11,600 reproductions. Commentaries on pictures, biographies of artists are available.
- Search by Title or Text
- Artist Index
Carol Gerten's Fine Art (CGFA)
An excellent site with lots of good Catholic art. Search by:
- Artist Name
- Nationality and Time Frame
- Featured Artists
