Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity.
Gold Leaf
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H 7.8 in W 6.1 in D 2.6 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Art Feeding Pelicans as Symbol of Christ Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
The Pelican in Christian symbolism is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity.
Walnut
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H 24.8 in W 24.3 in D 0.9 in
Antique Hand-Carved Oak Gothic Panel, Feeding Pelican, Symbol of Christ (1927)
By Known Work
Located in Lisse, NL
Thissen & Zn, Roermond, the Netherlands. The feeding pelican is one of the most powerful symbols in Christian art.
Oak, Paint
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H 37.2 in W 23.6 in D 7 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
The Pelican in Christian Art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity.
Metal
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Art Round Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
The Pelican in Christian Art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity.
Metal
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H 22.5 in W 22 in D 1.75 in
Antique Gilt Oak Gothic Style Panel of Brood Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
The Pelican in Christian Art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity.
Oak
Sold
H 25.5 in W 20.7 in D 2.6 in
Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
The Pelican in Christian Art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity.
Oak, Paint
$4,016
H 36.62 in Dm 28.75 in
Antique 19th C Religious Triptych Icon with Gothic Revival Tabernacle Frame
Located in Nottingham, GB
Late 19th Century religious icon depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, painted in oil on a copper panel and representing Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The icon is housed within a...
Wood
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, depicting Saint Anne teaching the Virgin sculpt...
Bone, Giltwood
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 53 in D 3 in
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer , Beautiful Early 19th century Heavy Bronze Imperial Armorial Armoirie Coat of Arms with scrolls and ...
Bronze
Hand-Carved Double-Headed Eagle Shield, Spanish Toledo Coat of Arms
Located in Lincoln, GB
King Charles Spanish Toledo Coat of Arms – Hand-Carved Double-Headed Eagle Heraldic Shield Hand-carved wooden heraldic shield features the historic Coat of Arms of Toledo, Spain, sur...
Wood
Vintage Carved, Gilded and Painted American Eagle Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Patriotic American folk art eagle wall plaque. This plaque is a classic example of American maritime and architectural folk art. In the style of John Haley Bellamy. In the Mid 20th c...
Giltwood
$2,500
H 14.75 in W 11.5 in D 1.75 in
18th Century French Wooden Carved Gold Leaf Tabernacle Door Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 18th Century Religious wall decoration fragment of a monstrance reliquary featuring a carved and gilded sunburst on a wooden tabernacle plaque, fragment door. We see this exqu...
Metal, Gold Leaf
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th century.
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
$699
H 12 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Antique Folk Art Ornately Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Birds & Flowers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornately hand-carved picture frame is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Eastern Europe, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Folk Art style. The frame is co...
Softwood
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Architectural Panel Featuring Bird Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage hand-carved wooden panel features a detailed depiction of a long-tailed bird surrounded by stylized foliage, rendered in deep relief. The carving showcases layered feath...
Wood
$754
H 13.19 in W 8.86 in D 1.58 in
Heraldic cartouche in carved and gilded wood, Belgium, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Heraldic cartouche in carved and gilded wood, Belgium, 19th century
Giltwood
$2,204
H 15.3 in W 14.3 in D 13 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Church Wall Bracket / Saint Statue Console
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, partially gilt and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a Saint statue. This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the late 1800s and it has a marv...
Metal
$7,543
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 5.12 in
Large Carved Relief Depicting the Annunciation Archangel Gabriel and Virgin Mary
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Germany, 19th Century An impressive and finely carved wooden relief depicting the Annunciation, the sacred moment in which the Archangel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary to an...
Wood
$2,900Sale Price|50% Off
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Baroque Polychrome and Giltwood Altar Tabernacle with Carved Angels
Located in Porto, PT
An exceptional 18th century Iberian Baroque tabernacle, finely carved in wood with polychrome and gilt decoration. The piece features a richly sculptural oval body surrounded by scro...
Wood
Large Late 19th Century American Carved Giltwood Eagle Sculpture
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Late 19th Century American Carved Giltwood Eagle Sculpture This majestic sculpture will add the perfect bit of Americana to your decor. American, 1870-1890. Measures: 27" H, ...
Giltwood
19th Century Gold Gilt Carved Holy Water
Located in London, GB
19th century gold gilt carved holy water We are proud to offer an exceptional example of an Italian 19th century gold gilt carved wood holy water. In untouched form this item is cl...
Wood
$5,013Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
$2,495
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
Brass
$33,654
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$10,212
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$2,030
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
$6,498
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Carved Wood Altar Model with Original Painting Crucifixion Germany
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and finely executed altar model, South Germany, circa 1790, conceived as a miniature architectural study for a church high altar, complete with its original painted decoration...
Wood
$4,409
H 21.7 in W 43.3 in D 17.5 in
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic eleme...
Wrought Iron
$13,693
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
$2,727
H 19.7 in W 7 in D 4.9 in
Antique & Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully finest hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In ou...
Beech
$1,624
H 5.2 in W 8.8 in D 4.8 in
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...
Bronze, Brass
Yellow Golden Pheasant Wall Mounted Taxidermy Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This Yellow Golden pheasant's in-flight pose is the perfect way to showcase all of those amazing feathers, it's a wonderful addition to any collection, perfect for town or country.
Wood, Feathers
$4,061
H 47.2 in W 32.1 in D 18.7 in
Sizeable & Meaningful Gothic Revival Cabinet w. Nun Sculptures & Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, solid oak Gothic cabinet with hand carved church window panels. This beautifully and deeply carved oak cabinet from the early 1900s is in excellent condition. It...
Wrought Iron, Metal
$4,061
H 35.25 in W 30.5 in D 2.8 in
Large Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Saint Joseph W. Lily and the Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
Early religious work of art, presented in the original antique frame. This beautiful and uplifting portrait of Saint Joseph holding hands with the child Jesus is an oil on canvas an...
Linen, Wood, Paint, Plaster
$550,000
H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
Bronze
$9,864
H 38.25 in W 21.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique Large Oak Panel Depicting Teachings of Jesus, Christ Sermon on the Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus teaching. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus and He is surrounded by both grown-ups and children on ei...
Oak
$3,713
H 31 in W 22.6 in D 5 in
Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Wall Plaque W. Crucifix Behind Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details. This amazingly hand carved wooden wall plaque is not only of great quality and condition, it al...
Other
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.