A Painting That Teaches the Nativity
A 14th-century altarpiece from Siena, Italy, tells the story of the Nativity in perfect visual terms, as Jem Sullivan explains....
Religious Art
St Stephen and the “Holy Vaccine”
A poster of St Stephen holding a “Holy Vaccine”, by the Rome street artist known as Maupal, is seen near...
Why is Mary Blond in Famous Artworks?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle Question: I am wondering how the common representation of Mary in art form came to be....
Paintings by Deaf-blind SA Priest Published in New Book
A book of paintings by a South African priest who is deaf and blind has been published, marking the 50th...
Saints in a New Focus
Photographer Kristyn Brown has created portraits of saints using ordinary people as models. Günther Simmermacher interviewed the artist. One day...
Religious Brother Uses Gifts As Liturgical Artist To Heal Wounds Of Racism
By Gina Christian – As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of racism, an acclaimed liturgical artist and retreat...
Pandemic Inspires Artist To Create Icon Of Christ As Healer
By Michelle Martin – When word came that Illinois residents were being asked to stay home and the Archdiocese of Chicago...
Raphael’s Tapestries Briefly Return To Sistine Chapel
An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death
To Bring Heaven To Earth, By Brush
I have recently begun to study the different periods in art history. None have brought me to as much awe...
