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Angels
Discover free public-domain images of angels and archangels in Catholic and Christian art. The collection includes Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, guardian angels, cherubim, seraphim, and angels appearing in biblical and…
Browse Angels →Bible Scenes
Browse free public-domain images depicting people, stories, and events from Sacred Scripture. This collection features scenes from the Old and New Testaments, including Creation, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, the prophets,…
Browse Bible Scenes →Historical Figures
Explore free public-domain portraits, sculptures, photographs, and artworks depicting influential historical figures. Each image includes verified rights information, museum details, attribution, and a high-resolution download for educational and creative use.
Browse Historical Figures →Jesus and Gospel Scenes
Browse free public-domain images of Jesus Christ and events from the Gospels. This collection includes the Nativity, ministry and miracles of Jesus, parables, the Last Supper, Passion, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension,…
Browse Jesus and Gospel Scenes →Mary
Discover free public-domain images of the Blessed Virgin Mary from museums and cultural institutions. Subjects include the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Madonna and Child, Pietà, Assumption, Coronation, and other traditional representations…
Browse Mary →Sacraments and Liturgy
Explore free public-domain images related to the seven sacraments, the Holy Mass, Catholic worship, and the Church’s liturgical life. Subjects include Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,…
Browse Sacraments and Liturgy →Sacred Places
Explore free public-domain images of churches, basilicas, cathedrals, shrines, monasteries, chapels, pilgrimage sites, and other places connected with Catholic history and worship. Each image includes verified rights information, museum details,…
Browse Sacred Places →Saints and Martyrs
Explore free public-domain images of Catholic saints, apostles, missionaries, Church Fathers, religious founders, and Christian martyrs. The collection includes portraits, devotional images, and scenes from the lives and legends of…
Browse Saints and Martyrs →Browse All Images
Martin Luther
Download a free public-domain image of Martin Luther by Heinrich Aldegrever, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Head of a Bishop
Download a free public-domain image of Head of a Bishop by French, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Bust of Cardinal Giacomo Antonelli
Download a free public-domain image of Bust of Cardinal Giacomo Antonelli by Jean Baptiste Clésinger, called Auguste, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies
Download a free public-domain image of Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies by Nicolaes de Bruyn, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Portrait Bust of a Cardinal
Download a free public-domain image of Portrait Bust of a Cardinal by Claude Mellan, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Portrait of Pierre Nivelle, Bishop of Luçon
Download a free public-domain image of Portrait of Pierre Nivelle, Bishop of Luçon by Charles Meryon, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Philip IV Appointing Prince Ferdinand Governor of the Netherlands
Download a free public-domain image of Philip IV Appointing Prince Ferdinand Governor of the Netherlands, plate 25 from Casperius Gevartius, Pompa Introitus Honori Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi (Triumphal Entry of the Most Serene and Honorable Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand) by Theodoor van Thulden, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier
Download a free public-domain image of The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Martin Luther
Download a free public-domain image of Martin Luther by Daniel Hopfer, I, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Bust of Cardinal de la Rochefoucault
Download a free public-domain image of Bust of Cardinal de la Rochefoucault by Daniel Dumonstier, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Pope Alexander the Seventh
Download a free public-domain image of Pope Alexander the Seventh by Cornelis Visscher, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.
Portrait of Cardinal de Polignac
Download a free public-domain image of Portrait of Cardinal de Polignac by François Chéreau, the elder, provided through the Art Institute of Chicago’s open-access collection.