August Sacred Artwork of the Month: St. Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne
Philippe de Champaigne captures the core of St. Augustine’s spirituality: his relentless pursuit of truth and consuming love for God.
7 Famous Paintings of St. Francis of Assisi
Major Catholic artists such as Giotto, Van Eyck, Caravaggio, and El Greco have all depicted St. Francis of Assisi.
Francisco de Zurbarán: The Spanish Caravaggio
This Spanish Baroque painter was known for his sacred artwork depicting saints, martyrs, and other religious subjects.
The 15 Mysteries of the Rosary Paintings at St. Paul’s Church, Antwerp
Learn more about a remarkable cycle of sacred paintings created to guide prayerful meditation on the lives of Jesus and Mary.
The Hidden Meaning in Caravaggio’s “Deposition”
Caravaggio not only portrays Christ’s entombment in the Deposition, but he also communicates a deeper spiritual meaning of life and death through the painting.