Caravaggio was a master when it came to paintings of religious themes. The Italian-born artist’s works can often be recognized for the high level of contrast between light and dark in his depictions. His 1595 painting titl… See more

The story of the Apostle Paul’s encounter with Christ is one of the most famous of the New Testament. Michelangelo sought to recreate the moment when Christ revealed himself to Saul, who would later be known as Paul, an… See more

William-Adolphe Bouguereau was famous for his lifelike portrayal of the human form in his works from the late 19th century. Few of his paintings drew as much praise, however, as his work titled A Soul Brought to Heaven, … See more

Raphael is named among some of the most notable artists in human history and was possibly the most famous behind Leonardo da Vinci, according to most art historians. His work known as The Sistine Madonna is one of the … See more

Petrus Christus created one of the most famous angel paintings in his work known as The Annunciation. Painted in 1450, the artist depicts the Virgin Mary as meeting the Angel Gabriel at the door of a church. Also Read: … See more