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The Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches have given him, together with Gregory of Nazianzus and John Chrysostom, the title of Great Hierarch.

The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and...

The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and...

A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Catholic Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring the Arch Angel Michael (San Miguel), sword in one hand, the scales of ju...

Rare 18ct Gold Miniature Early 20th Century Roman Catholic Pendant this miniature pendant - will sit within ones finger tip - just 5mm in diameter and weighs under one gram - 0.79 ...

Originally made for a Catholic church, the piece retains the tactile surface, softened edges, and pale mineral patina that distinguish authentic ecclesiastical fragments from later d...

Designed for private Catholic devotion, these elegant devotional furnishings combine exceptional craftsmanship with the soaring architectural vocabulary inspired by medieval churches.

Portrait of Pope Gregory XVI, head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 2 February 1831 to his death in 1846.

The Latin text reads "Mater purissima" which translates to "Mother most pure" a common epithet for the Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition. The lilies are also a symbol of purity assoc...

I believe most Catholics ate fish on Fridays in 1830 so I tend to think this is a celebration of waning anti-Catholic sentiment in London... almost 200 years ago.

Lady Berkeley was a Catholic, and Huysmans’ inclusion of a putti in her portrait - typically continental, Baroque Catholic iconography - is indicative.

Maximilian I (1573-1651) was the Duke of Bavaria from 1597 and Elector from 1623. A devout Catholic, he was one of the leading proponents of the Counter-Reformation during the Thirty...

The Congregation of the Mission (Latin: Congregatio Missionis) is a Roman Catholic society of apostolic life founded by Vincent de Paul.

Late 18th Century Italian and Sicilian portable Catholic altar, often termed as "portable tabernacles" used for private devotion and or by traveling clergy enabling sacred rituals ou...

The surviving label provides valuable provenance and firmly places the shrine within the rich tradition of Catholic devotional culture in Argentina. Dimensions: Reliquary Figure: 18...

Vernhet, a documented Catholic missionary, journalist, and founder of the influential French newspaper Le Peuple (est. 1871).

As leader of the ultra‑Catholic League, Guise had amassed immense political influence, presenting himself as the defender of Catholic France against the Huguenots.

Segovia Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and of Saint Fructus, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Spanish city of Segovia.

He also created a magnificent tomb honoring Maria Clementina Sobieski, the wife of James Stuart, one of the Catholic claimants to the British throne. Echoing the great tomb ensembles...

He was Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation and Church of England chaplain to King Edward VI, but was arrested on charges of treason and burned when the Catholic Mary I ascende...

Although imprisoned in the Tower of London during the anti-Catholic hysteria of the Popish Plot, he remained one of the most senior and respected Catholic peers in the kingdom.

Rich in religious symbolism and exhibiting the honest craftsmanship of the period, this handsome Spanish devotional pendant offers collectors an authentic example of late Baroque Cat...

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Latin: Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani, OESSH), also called Order of the Holy Sepulchre or Knights of the Holy...

This refers to the community center for the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious order. The Brothers were dedicated to educating young people, especially those in need, and often op...

This refers to the community center for the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious order. The Brothers were dedicated to educating young people.

He became a successful naval commander during the reign of his brother and acceded to the throne in 1685. James was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland and ha...

This particular Saint dates back to the 13th century. The Roman Catholic image of the Christ Child is quite popular among the Hispanic cultures of Spain, Latin America, and parts of...

Artist: After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Date: Early 20th Century Medium: Oil on Canvas (after original) Style/Movement: Baroque Revival / Religious Art Additional Details: Devotiona...

It was the location of one of the first Catholic missions to be established in Rwanda. Today, it is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nyundo.

Otherwise known as a thanksgiving candelabra, this dates from circa 1900 and originates from a Catholic Church in France. Such wonderful pieces would typically have been donated to ...

In hagiography Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic (Western and Eastern Rites), Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox churches.

A striking 18th-century Spanish Colonial polychrome wood sculpture depicting Saint Francis Xavier, one of the most revered missionary saints of the Catholic Church. The saint is rep...

Lanzirotti was named to many Academies, and was awarded the Cross of Knights of Saints Maurizio and Lazzaro, inducted into the Order of the Crown of Italy, and awarded the Order of I...

Keywords: Christ of Guamantanga, Guamantanga, Peru, Canta, Viceroyalty of Peru, colonial Peru, devotional print, religious engraving, crucifixion, Jesus Christ, crucifix, Catholic ar...

A later, pious explanation led to today's understanding that the cardinals wear scarlet red as an outward sign of their willingness to shed their blood in defense of the Catholic fai...

A beautifully weathered 19th-century Italian marble holy water font, hand carved in a graceful shell form and originally salvaged from a Catholic church. Rich in texture and patina, ...

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In response, Catholic artists and publishers created works that reaffirmed the saints as historical witnesses, martyrs and models of faith.

The central image depicts a chalice surmounted by the Eucharistic Host, a radiating divine light - a classic symbol of the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Communion) in Catholic tradition. ...

This second Book provided the basis for worship within the Church of England for the next four hundred years. He also banned Catholic rituals such as casting of holy water, pilgrimag...

The composition portrays three anguished figures emerging from stylised flames, their expressive gestures and sorrowful faces conveying the suffering and hope associated with the doc...

This powerful image symbolizes the triumph of faith, virtue, and good over evil, making Saint George one of the most revered warrior saints in both the Orthodox and Catholic traditio...

As Mater Dolorosa—the Sorrowful Mother—the Virgin became one of the most enduring subjects of Catholic devotional art. In this iconography, Mary is depicted alone, her uplifted gaze ...

These details reflect the traditional Catholic interpretation of life’s journey guided by faith.

As his painting developed, his more important works evolved towards the polished style that suited the bourgeois and aristocratic tastes of the time, demonstrated especially in his R...

This tender, intimate moment – with the Child Jesus touching the saint’s face – is one of the most iconic depictions of St. Anthony in Catholic art. The multilingual caption along t...

A deeply expressive 19th century oil on canvas portrait traditionally identified as Saint Francis Xavier, one of the most important figures of the Jesuit order and among the most rev...

He is one of the most popular Catholic saints, and his veneration is widespread throughout the world.

He is one of the most popular Catholic saints, and his veneration is widespread throughout the world.

Dated 1648 and depicting Véron at the age of 73, this striking oval portrait captures the intellectual authority and religious conviction of one of the most active Catholic controver...

This theme became especially popular in 19th-century Catholic visual culture as part of renewed Marian devotion.

German chromolithographs of this quality were produced through complex multi-stone color layering and were highly prized in Catholic homes, schools, and churches. The lower margin c...

A rare and extraordinary large-scale fine quality antique giltwood religious wall-hanging plaque / church altar element. circa 1860 19th century, Continental Europe, all most certai...

Saint Teresa of Ávila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada and also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman who chose a monastic life in the Roman Catholic Churc...

These works, often featuring flowing drapery and emotional expressions, were central to Catholic Counter-Reformation art. Country: Spanish School, Spain.

Benedict, or another hermitic or monastic saint venerated in the Catholic tradition. Executed in oil on canvas, the work shows stylistic features characteristic of Southern European...

Pieces of this type were commonly worn as personal talismans or given as meaningful gifts, particularly within Catholic traditions. A well-sized pendant with clear religious signific...

The structure represents Charles Borromeo, a Catholic saint and former archbishop of Milan. According to sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi "The statue of St.

The parallel between ancient Rome and contemporary France is evident in the ‘triumvirate’ evoked by Caron, which refers to the three leading French Catholic figures – Anne de Montmor...

The Latin inscription on the back reads: " IOSEPHO GVARINO S-R-E CARDINALI ARCH-ET ARCHIM - MESSANEM IUBILAEUM EPISCOPALE CELEBRANTI MESSANAE CIVITAS AMATISSIMO SVO PATRI ET ANTIST...