Painted for the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, this late version of the Last Supper is perhaps the most unusual and dramatic staging of a scene often depicted by the artist. his is an important late painting by Tintoretto featuring a subject he created often throughout his…
The Light of the World portrays Jesus standing at a door, gently knocking. It is inspired by biblical passages, especially Revelation 3:20. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him,…
The Light of the World was Hunt's first critical success. Widely praised when it was exhibited at the Royal Academy, the work is an allegory, suggesting that Christ may knock at your door but the sinner must first answer that call if he or she is to find salvation. Indeed,…
This, Signorelli's last completed painting (before his death in 1523), is a Holy Conversation composition (or Sacra Conversazione). The Virgin sits in the upper center of the work, upon a throne that appears to be supported by, and/or adorned with, human heads or skulls. On…
The Madonna and Child with Six Saints, also known as Sant'Ambrogio Altarpiece, is a painting by the Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, finished around 1470. It is housed in the Galleria degli Uffizi, in Florence.
The Virgin Mary is depicted in a seated position, perhaps on the Throne of Wisdom. She is carrying the Christ Child whose arms are stretched out, as if giving a blessing. Lilies are used to symbolize Mary's purity and innocence, and thus are regularly depicted with her,…
The Bible, its themes, events and characters, are the subject of many of mankind's finest works of art.
Here, we endeavor to present a myriad of examples from the history of art.
Most items will contain information about the particular piece, and/or the artist who created it. Also, many entries provide links that will take you to the Bible story to which the image is related.
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