Antique Mexican Portuguese Crosses
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Iron
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19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Religious Items
Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items
Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Gesso, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Tin
16th Century Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Religious Items
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Wood
Antique 1840s Italian Religious Items
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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Religious Items
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Finding the Right religious-items for You
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.
Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.
From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.
Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.
In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.
On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.