Antique Catholic

It was completed with the decoration of the Long Gallery in 1811 The house is surrounded by a large estate which, at the time of the 7th Earl of Carlisle, covered over 13,000 acres ...

One headboard features the world famous Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral in Burgos, Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is famous for its vast size and unique architec...

Her philanthropy included funding the Doheny Library at the University of Southern California and numerous gifts to Catholic institutions, for which she was awarded the title of Papa...

The elegant reliquary is in excellent condition and adorns the original gold leaf finish. In the Catholic customs, a reliquary is a container or a special space in which sacred relic...

This is an exceptional museum-quality piece, reflecting the fervent Catholic spirituality of 18th-century colonial Mexico.

At her canonization ceremony, she was bestowed the title of Patroness of Impossible Causes, while in many Catholic countries, Rita came to be known as the patroness of abused wives a...

Goujon’s career after 1562 remains obscure, though as a Protestant he may have fled the hostile Roman Catholic atmosphere of Paris.

Note: If red coloring on the rear of the lamb is perceived to be blood, then "little boy and lamb" theme takes on possible religious connotation; Passover for Jews; atonement for Ca...

His paintings of the old Catholic Missions, which range over the country from San Francisco to Mexico, are interesting from an architectural as well as artistic standpoint.

In the foreground, women and children observe with reverence, highlighting the communal and multigenerational nature of Catholic processions during the early 19th century.

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...

These would have been displayed within the altar of a German Church and are most likely Catholic in origin. Height 26cm, Width 12.5cm, Depth 9cm Base is 9cm, 9cm Price shown is fo...

Soon after his arrival, he joined the Cleveland Society of Artists, opened a studio, and launched a lucrative career as a portrait painter, receiving commissions from individuals as ...

Breughel is thought to have effected his reversion to the Catholic faith (he had been raised as a Protestant in Utrecht), and in 1614 he was admitted to the Jesuit Order, taking his ...

During the Counter-Reformation, the Catholic Church encouraged sculptors to create deeply moving and naturalistic depictions of sacred figures .

This work depicts, El Santuario de Chimayó, a Roman Catholic church in Chimayó, New Mexico, United States.

Plate 53 honors the Dominican friars' legacy as intellectual and spiritual leaders within the Catholic Church.

The print is an evocative representation of Catholic ritual and its intersection with theatrical presentation.

Reformed Church 3. Synagogue 4. Roman Catholic Church 5. Hospital 6. Cemeteries 7. Forts 8.

William I led the uprising which became known as the 80 Years War, which sought independence from Spanish and Catholic rule. He is considered the founder of independent Holland.

In spite of the poverty, Pierrefort attended a Catholic school run by nuns, obtaining a scholarship from the School of Fine Arts of Paris.

Perhaps most famously, Croegaert gained notoriety as a pioneer of the so-called "cardinal  paintings"—humorous, finely rendered scenes featuring Roman Catholic cardinals in sumptuous...

He was born in Dublin, of an old Irish Roman Catholic family, the son of Martin Shee, a merchant, who regarded the profession of a painter as an unsuitable occupation for a descendan...

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...

BRVXELLE, cross with the Holy Hosts, carried by God the Father Reverse: dito VERY RARE, only 2 known specimens (1 in the KBR in Brussels and this specimen) The Sacrament of Miracle...

This piece was very probably made for use in a Catholic church, where the sanctuary lamp hangs close to the main altar and is meant to burn constantly day and night as a symbol of Go...

Combining precise cartography with rich historical symbolism, the map captures the agricultural and cultural identity of a region closely tied to the history of the French monarchy a...

A charming vignette at the top right depicts the Breton countryside with a wayside cross and a rural village in the distance—an homage to the region’s deep Catholic and pastoral trad...

Breughel is thought to have effected his reversion to the Catholic faith (he had been raised as a Protestant in Utrecht), and in 1614 he was admitted to the Jesuit Order, taking his ...

However, his Protestant sympathies led to charges of heresy during the Catholic persecution of Lutheran reformers. After a narrow escape from serious consequences, Mercator relocated...

The pilgrims, dressed in traditional Neapolitan attire, embody the region’s deep Catholic faith. A figure in a red robe stands solemnly with a staff, while another in a blue cloak kn...

The bench comes from the collection of an archaeologist who is affiliated with the University of Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven KULeuven). Dimensions: Width 90 cm, depth ...

The Ferrers family that held the estate had historically been Catholics, and the estate had even been used to shelter Catholics when their presence in England was not legal.

The Fleur-de-Lis has been used by French royalty and throughout history to represent Catholic saints of France. In particular, the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph are often depicted wit...

Holding a cross aloft, the figure exemplifies supreme spiritual authority, and the accuracy of his vestments—including the pallium and red shoes—evokes the grandeur of the Roman Cath...

The world is color-coded to reflect the dominant religions in various regions, including Christianity (with Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant branches distinguished), Is...

Calvary representations played a central role in early modern Catholic iconography, serving as visual tools for meditation and reflection.

This type of furniture is emblematic of 18th-century Catholic households and chapels in Brazil, particularly in the mining towns where the baroque and rococo influences of Portuguese...

Historical Context: The Order of Minims is one of the Catholic Church’s most ascetic orders, with vows including perpetual abstinence from meat, dairy, and eggs.

Provenance: Published in Paris by L’Aubert and Lemoine, this lithograph is part of an illustrious series that meticulously documents the varied costumes of the Roman Catholic clerg...

Intended for the Roman Catholic priesthood, he was sent to Ushaw College, from which he absconded.

Picart’s dedication to documentary accuracy and Du Bosc’s precision in engraving ensure that the viewer gains not only an artistic impression but a detailed visual record of early 18...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of a Conceptionist Nun, 19th Century Description: This finely detailed nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicts a Conceptionist nun, a...

The poster features American soldiers carrying the flags of seven major service organizations: the YMCA, the National Catholic War Council, the Jewish Welfare Board, the Salvation Ar...

Saint Rose of Lima (Lima, April 20, 1586-Lima, August 24, 1617), with the secular name Isabel Flores de Oliva, was a Dominican Tertiary Catholic saint canonized by Pope Clement X in ...

His son and namesake, Sir Richard Waldegrave, was a soldier and fought in the Hundred Years' War, and his descendant Sir Edward Waldegrave was a politician and courtier. A prominent ...

With meticulous craftsmanship, it illustrates the Coronation of the Virgin Mary, a significant theme in Catholic iconography. The central figure of Mary, seated gracefully, is adorne...

Perugini, this piece is part of a broader collection documenting the diversity of ecclesiastical attire and roles within the Catholic Church during the 1800s. Plate 47 captures the s...

While the mantelletta has largely fallen out of use in modern ecclesiastical attire, this print preserves its historical significance, capturing the rich traditions of the Catholic C...

Today, while modern practices have shifted, many relics remain key to Catholic devotion, especially in pilgrimage sites such as St.

Whether you're an art collector or a student of ecclesiastical history, this piece provides an extraordinary window into Catholic liturgical heritage and the artistry of 19th-century...

Christopher's Cathedral in Roermond, the main church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Roermond in the Netherlands. The print measures approximately 21.4 x 16 cm (8.4 x 6.3 inches) ov...

It was once again becoming a "committed" art, a means at the service of a cause. The Roman Catholic Church after the Council of Trent (1545–63) adopted a propagandistic stance in wh...

While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome (these equivalent titles being held by the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in...

A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large sculpture depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

This large and heavy Antiphonary serves as a Catholic liturgical book that compiles the scores of prayer offices known as Canonical Hours.

A beautiful period painting with beautiful colors, beautiful portraits of religious people and at the same time an interesting document of the history of Catholic missions in North A...