Aeneas Taken by the Sibyl to the Underworld is one of only 11 known surviving works by Jacob Isaacsz van Swanenburgh. It is a rare gem of late [...]
James W Singer 10 October 2021
The Virgin of Guadalupe depicts the narrative of the Christian Virgin Mary who allegedly appeared multiple times in December 1531 before a Mexican [...]
James W Singer 29 August 2021
Welcome to the sparkling world of medieval mosaics! Although not as famous as illuminated manuscripts or stained glass, mosaic was a popular art form [...]
Alexandra Kiely 10 May 2021
For devoted Christians, a portable shrine provided an immediate and intimate way to connect to a higher power within a monastic space or the privacy [...]
Marga Patterson 9 March 2021
There is a skirmish between the hero and the villain. Fabrics whip about, horse hoofs trample, and a dying scream erupts as Saint George slaughters [...]
James W Singer 3 January 2021
More than 2 billion people in more than 160 countries will celebrate Christmas this coming Friday. To mark this global Christian holiday, we explore [...]
James W Singer 20 December 2020
Christianity has brought many popular topics to art over the centuries, yet the interpretation of a religious motif can drastically change depending [...]
Guest Profile 11 September 2020
The Duke University Chapel is a prime example of Collegiate Gothic architecture in the United States. It is also one of the most beautiful buildings [...]
Maya Tola 27 August 2020
To the south of Egypt is the mysterious land of Nubia. It has a complex history due to the different states and religions that have occupied the [...]
James W Singer 16 August 2020
