June Sacred Artwork of the Month: Saints Peter and Paul by Carlo Crivelli
Carlo Crivelli’s Saints Peter and Paul reveals the apostles as Church pillars and ordinary men, inviting renewed devotion and reflection on their intercession.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus in Catholic Art
The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus evolved over centuries of Catholic devotion.
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus this June with a traditional Catholic prayer.
How to Pray Visio Divina: 5 Simple Steps for Praying with Sacred Art
Learn how to pray Visio Divina in five simple steps with this practical guide to praying with Catholic sacred art.
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.
May Sacred Artwork of the Month: The Ascension by Gustave Doré
Doré’s Ascension serves as a reminder of the “eternal weight of glory” that awaits us in heaven.
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.
PRESS RELEASE: New Book Promotes Forgotten Marian Devotion
A new book on an overlooked Marian devotion originating with the Dominican Order was released May 4 by Seek What Is Above.
Top 20 Greatest Works of Christian Sacred Art (Part 2)
Continue exploring 20 of the greatest works of Christian sacred art, featuring masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens, Giotto, Fra Angelico and more.
Top 20 Greatest Works of Christian Sacred Art (Part 1)
Explore the top 20 greatest works of sacred art in the Christian tradition, featuring masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and more.
The Religious Paintings of Vincent Van Gogh
Van Gogh was a Christian, and his religious beliefs influenced his work throughout his artistic career, culminating with three paintings created in the last year of his life.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Ghent Altarpiece
The unique history and magnificent craftsmanship of the Ghent Altarpiece make it a fascinating example of sacred art from the 15th century. Here are seven things that you may not know about it.
The Surprising History of Doubting Thomas in Sacred Art
St. John the Evangelist never describes Thomas touching Christ’s wounds. How, then, did it come to be pictured in sacred art in the Christian tradition?
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.
Why Fra Carnevale’s Annunciation Painting Is Unique
Many of the Annunciation paintings from the Early Renaissance shared similar compositional elements. One glance at Fra Carnevale’s Annunciation immediately reveals that something is different.
The Met Acquires Significant Renaissance Painting Lost for Centuries
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its acquisition of a long-lost painting by Renaissance artist Rosso Fiorentino (1494–1540) in a press release on Thursday.
The Latest Rembrandt: Dutch Museum Identifies Artist of “Vision of Zacharias in the Temple”
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) has been identified as the artist of a painting missing for decades, adding another masterpiece to his impressive portfolio of religious art.
What Is Above: Encountering God through Beauty
Learn about Seek What Is Above’s mission to spread beauty from the following interview, which was originally written by Stefano Chiappalone for the Daily Compass.