Antique Catholic

Notre-Dame du Laus is the name given by Catholics to the Virgin Mary as she appeared to the Dominican tertiary, Benoîte Rencurel, from 1664 to 1718, in the hamlet of Laus in the comm...

His only major fresco was executed in 1844 for a church in Remagen, while the majority of his oeuvre is dispersed among Catholic churches throughout Germany. Although he occasionally...

19th-century French or Italian devotional “ex-voto” or bridal crown display, often used in Catholic traditions. These pieces were crafted to commemorate a wedding, a religious vow, o...

A rare and evocative piece of 19th-century French Catholic heritage, ideal for collectors of devotional art or as a dramatic focal point in an interior with ecclesiastical or Gothic ...

Klaes (or Nicolaes) Molenaer Klaes (or Nicolaes) Molenaer was one of the youngest sons of the tailor Jan Mienssen Molenaer and Grietgen Adriaens: no exact birth dates for their eight...

A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted on.

A valuable testimony to the moral and spiritual teaching of the post-Tridentine Church, this manuscript reflects the intellectual rigor and doctrinal depth of Catholic theology shape...

Following the king’s death in February 1685, James spearheaded an anti-Catholic revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle.

The 17th century was a time of deep religious division in Europe, as Catholics and Protestants clashed on both theological and political grounds.

The Modell piece is maybe executed for the Catholic church St. Agatha in Ingstetten near Roggenburg , not far away from Ulm.  

It depicts the Virgin Mary in a celestial setting, surrounded by angels, and represents the Catholic dogma of her being born without original sin.

After the accession of the Catholic James II in 1685, he joined the Irish Army and fought for the Jacobites in the Williamite War (1689–1691).

This lithograph serves as an important historical record of the vestments and traditions of the Roman Catholic clergy during the mid-19th century. Provenance: Published in Paris...

The anatomical rendering — emaciated torso, prominent knees, and downward-pointed feet — is deeply informed by Iberian Catholic models yet adapted with local sculptural sensibilities.

The base of the cross is uniquely branded with the catholic emblem of the Order of Carmel. Born and developed in the 12th and 13th century, the Order of Carmel represented a diverse ...

The engraving style and the subject of a Catholic martyr opposed to Henry VIII suggest that it was created as part of a series depicting the persecution of Catholic clergy during the...

There he was instrumental in the design and construction of the New Synagogue, several new buildings at the University of Copenhagen, and the construction of what later became the Ca...

Such images were popular among Catholic sympathizers, who used them to highlight the suffering of those who remained loyal to the Pope and Catholic doctrines in the face of the Engli...

An exquisite addition for anyone with an interest in Catholic history or historical depictions of the papacy.

The engraving captures the solemnity and grandeur of Catholic worship in 19th-century Montreal, with meticulous architectural precision.

Historical Context: The Maronite Church, an Eastern Catholic Church, traces its origins to the followers of St.

Such depictions were often used as **Catholic propaganda** to evoke sympathy for those who suffered under Protestant rule. 2.

A rare find — evocative, dignified, and steeped in Roman Catholic iconography.

The theologian was not merely a priest but a custodian of reason, charged with defending Catholic orthodoxy. At the time, Spain’s empire was wrestling with both a Protestant challeng...

In 1918, he was awarded the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic. In 1930, a sudden fire destroyed his studio, which was also his home at the time.

Then, Austria had a strong Catholic heritage, supported by more than six centuries of Hapsburg rule.

The cross shape is typically Catholic, crafted like a piece of wood, masterfully hollowed out.

The significance of this mark being on this pitcher is unknown, and though it is a heraldic symbol used widely throughout Europe, in Spain the fleur-de-lis has been associated with b...

Engravings such as this offered continental readers a fascinating glimpse into Irish Catholic practices, especially at a time when Catholic pilgrimage was under pressure in Ireland i...

The stylistic simplicity and proportions may suggest origins in Southern Europe, possibly Italy or Spain, where such pieces were commonly used in Catholic religious iconography, alta...

From antique church furniture, old world European altarpiece, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval Renaissance era Go...

It depicts Saint Dominic de Guzmán, a Castilian priest and Catholic saint, founder of the Order of Preachers.

It depicts Saint Dominic de Guzmán, a Castilian priest and Catholic saint, founder of the Order of Preachers.

This is Saint Benedict of Nursia, a Christian monk considered the founder of monastic life in the West and venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and the L...

This is Saint Benedict of Nursia, a Christian monk, considered the founder of monastic life in the West and venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, and the ...

Note Mary Queen of Scots was destined to be a royal martyr for Catholics, Scots, and the House of Stuart. One of Britain’s most iconic historical figures of whom portrayals abound f...

Because the peninsula was home to a mixture of Jews, Muslims, and Catholics, the distinctive styles of each culture merged and influenced each other over time.

Smith, was a culturally significant race (Smith was the first Catholic major-party presidential nominee), and campaign souvenirs from that year (pins, ribbons, ceramics, printed ephe...

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Bishop in Pontifical Attire 11. Greek Catholic Bishop 12. Syrian Bishop 13. Armenian Bishop 14.

Crafted in 19th-century Guatemala, the sculpture reflects the deeply rooted Catholic traditions of the region and its artisanal mastery.

In 1918, he was awarded the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic. In 1930, a sudden fire destroyed his studio, which was also his home at the time.

A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virgin Mary in moments of grief.

The de Hellebranth sisters were devout Catholics, and this is evident in their many portraits of clerics and religious subjects.

Fine 19th Century Enamel on Porcelain Depicting Saint Anthony with the Christ Child Beautiful and finely detailed enamel painting on porcelain representing Saint Anthony of Padua wit...

The domestic antics of members of the higher echelons of the Roman Catholic Church exercised a powerful fascination for a number of popular painters and their patrons in the second h...

In his sermons he denounced heresy and also those Catholics who professed the Faith by words but acted contrary to it in deeds.

Anne was the second daughter of the Catholic King James II & VII who was denounced by many of his Protestant subjects as a tyrant.

Funeral Procession in Rome with Hooded Figures and Clergy, London 1820 This remarkable hand-colored print, titled “A Funeral Procession in Rome,” offers an evocative portrayal of a ...

The woman wears a vivid striped skirt and a bodice embroidered with the sacred monogram “IHS,” a traditional Christian symbol popular in Swiss Catholic cantons. Her suitor, in green ...

Antique Italian Marble & Sculpted Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair These exquisite deep red marble columns were imported from Italy and salvaged from an old Catholic ...

This Italo-Flemish blend coincided with the dawn of the Baroque era in Northern Europe, especially in the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders), where Catholic Counter-Reformation patronage...

Late career In 1885, Tissot had a revival of his Catholic faith, which led him to spend the rest of his life making paintings about Biblical events.

The crimson robes, highlighted with subtle golden embroidery and a fur-lined mozzetta, denote his high rank within the Catholic hierarchy. The cardinal is portrayed with a dignified ...