Antique Religious Crosses
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Religious Crosses
Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze, Enamel
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Crosses
Sandstone, Iron
Early 1900s Unknown Other Antique Religious Crosses
Oak
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
1760s German Baroque Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
18th Century and Earlier Antique Religious Crosses
Silver, Bronze
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Crosses
Silver
1880s Italian Antique Religious Crosses
Silver
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze, Enamel, Other
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze, Enamel, Other
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century American Antique Religious Crosses
Wood
1920s Italian Antique Religious Crosses
Granite
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
18th Century Peruvian Antique Religious Crosses
Silver
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Religious Crosses
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Crosses
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Crosses
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Crosses
Silver Plate, Bronze
1860s French Antique Religious Crosses
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
17th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Crosses
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Religious Crosses
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze
1880s Italian Antique Religious Crosses
Plaster
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Crosses
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Crosses
Tapestry, Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Silver Plate, Spelter
Early 20th Century European Antique Religious Crosses
Spelter
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Crosses
Wrought Iron
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
1920s Italian Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze
1880s French Gothic Antique Religious Crosses
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Iron
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Crosses
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Stucco, Plaster
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Crosses
Bronze, Enamel, Other
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Crosses
Quartz, Rock Crystal
17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Crosses
Stone, Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Iron, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Oak
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Crosses
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Religious Crosses
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-17th Century Antique Religious Crosses
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses
Canvas, Wood
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Finding the Right Religious-items for You
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.
Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.
From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.
Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.
In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.
On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.
- Is cross jewelry religious?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether cross jewelry is religious depends on the wearer's beliefs and intentions. For many people, the cross is a symbol of Christianity and wearing jewelry that features a cross is a sign of faith. However, crosses can also have a secular meaning. For example, cross necklaces and earrings are a staple of Goth-style fashion. Shop a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, you can wear a cross if you're not religious. There are no rules when it comes to jewelry, so people are free to wear anything that appeals to them. Although some crosses symbolize Christianity, cross necklaces, earrings and other jewelry featuring the shape have become associated with various style subcultures, such as Goth and rocker chic. Shop a large selection of cross jewelry on 1stDibs.
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