Christian iconography

Religious visual symbols

Christian iconography is the visual imagery and symbols used in Christian art to represent religious figures, events, and concepts.

A halo indicates sanctity; a lamb represents Christ; keys identify Saint Peter.

The tradition developed conventions for depicting biblical scenes and identifying saints by their attributes—Saint Catherine with her wheel, Saint Sebastian pierced by arrows.

The painting follows traditional Christian iconography in showing Mary in blue robes.

Virgin MaryMother of Christ
Alpha and OmegaTitle meaning God's completeness
DovePersonal care brand
Holy SpiritThird divine person
Stations of the CrossFourteen episodes before crucifixion

Last Supper · Lamb of God · Good Shepherd · Tree of Life · Resurrection · Last Judgment · Transfiguration · Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse · Annunciation · Book of Life · Halo · Pentecost · Sacred Heart

Opposites

religious tradition

Christian iconographyiconoclasm

Attacking revered traditions

Islamic art · Islamic calligraphy · Jewish art

sacred vs. secular

Christian iconographycommercial art

Visual work for profit

propaganda art · landscape painting · pornography · still life · still life painting

Family

Christian, Christ, Christendom, Christianity, Christianize, Christlike, christen, christening, icon

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G