Christian Symbol Collection

A Tigray woman has a cross of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church tattooed on her forehead while two silver crosses hang round her neck

The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Crucifixion. Creator: Maestro de Torralba
The Crucifixion. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

Romania, Bucharest. Demetrius Church, Religious items and implements

The Crucifixion, Second half of the16th century. Creator: Veronese, Paolo, (School)
The Crucifixion, Second half of the16th century. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Heilige Chrysant und Daria chapel near Unterstalleralm, Innervillgraten, East Tyrol, Austria, Europe

The romantic St Nicholas church, Obertilliach, Tiroler Gailtal, East Tyrol, Tyrol, Austria

Miracle of the Bread and the Fishes, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic)
XCF291044 Miracle of the Bread and the Fishes, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic) by Byzantine; Church of the Multiplication, Tabgha

Miracle of the Bread and the Fishes, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic)
XSP55844 Miracle of the Bread and the Fishes, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic) by Byzantine; Church of the Multiplication, Tabgha, Israel; out of copyright

Le Calvaire ou Montee au calvaire, 1889. Creator: Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
Le Calvaire ou Montee au calvaire, 1889. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Cross, 12th-13th century. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Cross, 12th-13th century. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Votive cross, 1359. Artist: Fedosov, Yakov (active ca 1359)
Votive cross, 1359. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Pectoral cross, Between 1899 and 1908. Artist: Hollming, August Frederik, (Faberge manufacture) (1854-1915)
Pectoral cross, Between 1899 and 1908. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Crucifixion. Artist: Vitale da Bologna (ca 1308-1369)
The Crucifixion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Christ on the Cross. Artist: Zurbaran, Francisco, de (1598-1664)
Christ on the Cross. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Portable Triptych with a central Crucifixion. Artist: Veneziano, Lorenzo (active 1356-1372)
Portable Triptych with a central Crucifixion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Crucifixion. Artist: Master of the Virgo inter Virgines (active End of 15th cen. )
The Crucifixion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Crucifixion. Artist: Master of the Pomposa Chapterhouse (active ca 1320)
The Crucifixion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Crucifixion. Artist: Daddi, Bernardo (1290-1350)
The Crucifixion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Virgin with the Crucifix (Pieta). Artist: Anonymous
The Virgin with the Crucifix (Pieta). Found in the collection of Lindenau-Museum, Altenburg

The Crucifixion with Six Scenes from the Passion of Christ. Artist: Master of Jacques de Besancon (active 1480-1510)
The Crucifixion with Six Scenes from the Passion of Christ. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Christ on the Cross. Artist: Cano, Alonso (1601-1667)
Christ on the Cross. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

The Crucifixion, ca 1515. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Crucifixion, ca 1515. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Christ on the Cross. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
Christ on the Cross. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Calvary, Second Half of the 15th cen Artist: Antonello da Messina (ca 1430-1479)
Calvary, Second Half of the 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Portable, Double Sided Cross (verso), 1335-1340. Artist: Daddi, Bernardo (1290-1350)
Portable, Double Sided Cross (verso), 1335-1340. Found in the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Portable, Double Sided Cross (recto), 1335-1340. Artist: Daddi, Bernardo (1290-1350)
Portable, Double Sided Cross (recto), 1335-1340. Found in the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

The Crucifixion, c. 1510. Artist: Weyden, Rogier, van der (ca. 1399-1464)
The Crucifixion, c. 1510. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Christ on the Cross, ca 1515. Artist: David, Gerard (ca. 1460-1523)
Christ on the Cross, ca 1515. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Christ on the Cross. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Christ on the Cross. From a private collection

By the Cross. Artist: Maniser, Genrich Matveyevich (1847-1925)
By the Cross. From a private collection

Cross, 1175-1199. Artist: Anonymous master
Cross, 1175-1199. Found in the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Christ on the Cross as Redemptor Mundi. Artist: Westphalian Master (active ca 1470-1480)
Christ on the Cross as Redemptor Mundi. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Adoration of the Kings, and Christ on the Cross, ca 1470. Artist: Bonfigli, Benedetto (1420-1496)
The Adoration of the Kings, and Christ on the Cross, ca 1470. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Crusifix, c. 1260-1270. Artist: Master of Saint Francis, (Maestro di San Francesco) (active 1260-1280)
Crusifix, c. 1260-1270. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels (The Mond Crucifixion), 1502-1503. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Crucifixion, Early16th cen Artist: German master
The Crucifixion, Early16th cen.. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Christ on the Cross, 1853. Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Christ on the Cross, 1853. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saints Francis and Agatha, Mid of 17th cen Artist: Mei, Bernardino (1612-1676)
The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saints Francis and Agatha, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Museo Civico Archeologico e d Arte Sacra Palazzo Corboli Asciano

The Crucifix, ca 1260. Artist: Coppo di Marcovaldo (1225-1274)
The Crucifix, ca 1260. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Comunale, San Gimignano

Christ Crucified, 1475. Artist: Antonello da Messina (ca 1430-1479)
Christ Crucified, 1475. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Crucifixion of Christ, 1512. Artist: Baldung, Hans (1484-1545)
The Crucifixion of Christ, 1512. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Crucifixion, ca 1518. Artist: Master of 1518, (Workshop)
The Crucifixion, ca 1518. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Grand-Croix at the top of Pointe des Chateaux on Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Grand-Croix at the top of the rocky peninsula of Pointe des Chateaux with a dramatic cloudy sky, Grande-Terre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

An old Ethiopian Orthodox priest holds a large brass Coptic cross at the rock-hewn church of Adadi Maryam, just south of Addis Abeba. This is the southernmost of Ethiopias rock-hewn churches

Reliquary depicting Christ wrapped up in a palm crown, terracotta 5th Century A.D. Tunisia, Carthage, Musee National De Carthage (Archaeological Museum), Early Christian art

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"The Christian Symbol: A Reflection of Faith and Artistic Expression" Christianity, one of the world's largest religions, is rich in symbolism that represents its core beliefs and values. From ancient mosaics to intricate crosses, these symbols serve as a testament to the faith and devotion of believers throughout history. In Ethiopia's Tigray region, a woman proudly wears a cross from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. This symbol not only signifies her religious affiliation but also serves as a source of strength and protection. The artwork of Sir Anthony van Dyck takes us back to Italy during the 17th century. His masterpiece depicts the Crucified Christ surrounded by figures like the Virgin Mary, Saints John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene. Through this painting, we witness both suffering and redemption intertwined in Christian theology. Moving across Europe to East Tyrol in Austria, we discover two remarkable churches. The Heilige Chrysant und Daria chapel near Unterstalleralm showcases stunning architecture adorned with Christian symbols that inspire awe and reverence. Meanwhile, St Nicholas church in Obertilliach stands as a romantic testament to faith nestled within Tiroler Gailtal's picturesque landscapes. Delving into antiquity brings us face-to-face with an extraordinary mosaic depicting "The Miracle of Bread and Fishes. " Dating back to the 5th-6th century AD, this artwork captures Jesus' miraculous act of feeding thousands with just five loaves of bread and two fish—a powerful reminder of divine providence. Maurice Denis' painting "Le Calvaire ou Montee au calvaire" transports us to late 19th-century France where he portrays Christ's journey towards crucifixion—an event central to Christianity's narrative—evoking deep emotions through his artistic interpretation. Ancient Russian art presents us with an intricately crafted cross from the 12th-13th century—an exquisite representation reflecting both cultural heritage and religious devotion.