Christianity

Christianity, emerging in the 1st century CE in the Roman Empire, spread globally, shaping art, architecture, and culture. From early catacomb frescoes to grand cathedrals, it reflects a rich tradition of faith and symbolism.

Farm Garden with Crucifix (1911-1912 CE)

Art Art Nouveau Gustav Klimt Painting

Gustav Klimt’s Farm Garden with Crucifix — in German, Bauerngarten mit Kruzifix — is a square summer landscape in which a rural wayside shrine nearly disappears into flowers.

Bedouins at the Tomb of Lazarus, ethnographic photograph of Bedouins gathered at the Tomb of Lazarus, 1890s

Bedouins at the Tomb of Lazarus (1890s CE)

Documents Ethnographic Photography

This image depicts a group of Bedouins—men, women, and children in traditional attire—gathered outside the entrance to what is believed to be the tomb of Lazarus, the biblical figure famously resurrected by Jesus.

Horn of Saint Blaise medieval reliquary, 12th century

Horn of Saint Blaise (1100–1200 CE)

Antiquities Ceremonial & Religious Europe Italy

This exquisite horn, dating back to the 12th century, showcases intricate carvings that blend cultural influences from across the Mediterranean, inviting us to explore a world of historical fusion where Arab craftsmanship met Christian relic veneration.

Portable Altar of Countess Gertrude Romanesque liturgical object, c. 1045

Portable Altar of Countess Gertrude (c. 1045 CE)

Antiquities Ceremonial & Religious Europe Germany

The portable altar was commissioned by Countess Gertrude of Brunswick, a member of the powerful Guelph dynasty, one of the most influential noble families in the medieval Holy Roman Empire.

Arm Reliquary of the Apostles medieval Christian reliquary, c. 1190

Arm Reliquary of the Apostles (c. 1190 CE)

Antiquities Ceremonial & Religious Europe Germany

Shaped like a clothed human forearm with an outstretched right hand in a gesture of blessing, this reliquary was designed to house a sacred relic—in this case, a portion of an unidentified saint’s arm bone.

Enthroned Virgin with Christ Child medieval sculpture, c. 1400

Enthroned Virgin with Christ Child (c. 1400CE)

Antiquities Europe France Sculpture

Crafted in limestone with bright polychromy (multiple colors) and gilding, this enthroned virgin blends tenderness with deep theological meaning, making it a poignant example of late medieval devotional art.

The US Series, No. 7 by Hilma af Klint, oil on canvas, 1920

The US Series, No. 7 (1920 CE)

Art Abstract Hilma af Klint Painting

When the last brushstroke was set on No. 7 of the US series, the High Masters informed her that her commissioned work was finished, and she largely ceased creating large esoteric paintings thereafter.