Sacred Icon Gallery
Sacred icons are an important part of many religious traditions, and are often used as a focus for prayer and meditation, and can be found in churches, temples
Interior, Altarpiece, Attribution to Pasquier Borman, c.1510, White stone, Detail, Parish church, Horrues
7244001 Interior, Altarpiece, Attribution to Pasquier Borman, c.1510, White stone, Detail, Parish church, Horrues, eglise Saint-Martin, Soignies, Hainaut, Belgium by Borman
Adoration of the Magi, 1496, (tempera on wood)
7146518 Adoration of the Magi, 1496, (tempera on wood) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi, 1496, Filippino Lippi)
Madonna and Child, 1426 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146265 Madonna and Child, 1426 circa, (tempera on wood) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna and Child, Masaccio, 1426 circa)
Virgin with Child, 1502 circa, Perugino (oil on panel)
7064154 Virgin with Child, 1502 circa, Perugino (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin with Child, 1502 circa, Perugino)
Nativity, 1510-20, (oil on panel)
7146617 Nativity, 1510-20, (oil on panel) by Italian School, (16th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Nativity, 1510-20, unknown artist, oil on panel)
Holy conversation, 1510 circa, Dosso Dossi (oil on panel)
7064195 Holy conversation, 1510 circa, Dosso Dossi (oil on panel) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Holy conversation, 1510 circa, Dosso Dossi)
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Sacred icons are an important part of many religious traditions, and are often used as a focus for prayer and meditation, and can be found in churches, temples, shrines and other places of worship. Sacred icons typically depict religious figures or symbols that have deep spiritual meaning to the worshipper and may also represent a particular belief or doctrine within the faith and can take many forms, including paintings, sculptures, carvings and mosaics. In some cases they may even be made from precious metals such as gold or silver. The most common the crucifix – a representation of Jesus Christ on the cross – which is found in many Christian churches around the world. Other popular sacred icons include images of saints and angels; depictions of holy books such as the Bible; symbols associated with specific religions; and even abstract designs that represent spiritual ideas or concepts. The use of sacred icons has been practiced for centuries by people from all walks of life who seek to connect with something greater than themselves through their faith. They provide an opportunity to express devotion to God while also reminding us that we are part of something larger than ourselves – something divinely inspired by our creator.