Arma Christi
Antique 1850s German Folk Art Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Antiquities
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Religious Items
Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Religious Items
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique 1850s American Victorian Religious Items
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Religious Items
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Religious Items
Enamel, Ormolu
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Religious Items
Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Religious Items
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Religious Items
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Antique 16th Century Dutch Renaissance Paintings
Oak
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rustic Religious Items
Pine
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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.
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