sebastianmorris:

Ascension of Christ, Study for stained-glass window: 
Sir Edward Burne-Jones
nataliakoptseva:

Bayeu y Subías, Francisco - El Triunfo del Cordero de Dios
Detail

i’m slightly obsessed with the concept of the triangle halo for the christian god. it’s not the first time i’ve seen it and i find it so intriguing.
poboh:

The Virgin Mary, Franz Ittenbach. Germany (1813 - 1879)
hadrian6:

Rest on the flight into Egypt. 1879. Luc Oliver Merson. French. 1846-1920.
oil on canvas.        http://hadrian6.tumblr.com

in the lap of the sphinx
birdonwing:

Susanna and the Elders by Frank Brangwyn
Date painted: 1907Oil on canvas
(source)
hifas:

Jesus’ body is removed from the cross XIII, 1998 by Adolf Lachman

the texture of the flesh is very deftly done

Madonna of the rose garden 

ooh, a hortus conclusus i haven’t seen before!
arthistorianmindswirls:

Anna Lea Merritt, Eve

i prefer a joyful eve to one filled with regret and despair
colourthysoul:

Mark Lancelot Symons - Madonna and Child with Angels (1925)

is that a creepy tomb in the background?
Opaque  by  andbamnan