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What is a religious picture called?

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What is a religious picture called?
A religious picture, sometimes called a votive image, is a work of visual art that is representational and has a religious purpose, subject, or connection. Religious pictures are also often referred to as religious art or sacred art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage religious pictures.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Iron

French Medieval Carved Stone Panel Depicting A Madonna With Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful primitive medieval stone panel, depicting a Madonna with child France before 1600 Weathered and small losses
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Antique 16th Century French Medieval Religious Items

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Stone

17th/ 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle with Sunburst
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood

Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

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