Archangel
A principal angel in Christian tradition; in Catholic art the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael are among the most frequently represented heavenly figures.
Sculpture
Man of Sorrows
A devotional image of Christ displaying the wounds of the Passion, paradoxically shown as both dead and living rather than as a single narrative moment.
Tabernacle
A secure and often richly ornamented receptacle in a Catholic church used for the reservation of the consecrated Eucharist.
Seraph
One of the highest angelic orders, traditionally represented in Christian art with six wings and often associated with fiery or red coloration.
Madonna and Child
A representation of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, one of the central subjects of Catholic and Western Christian sculpture.
Reliquary
A container made to house and honor a relic of Christ, a saint, or a holy place, frequently among the most elaborate objects of Catholic sacred art.
Guardian Angel
An angel represented as the personal protector and guide of an individual, commonly shown accompanying or shielding a child or traveler.
Madonna of Humility
A Marian image in which the Virgin sits low to the ground, often on a cushion rather than on a throne, emphasizing humility and intimacy.
Reliquary Bust
A sculpted bust of a saint designed to contain relics, combining portrait-like representation with the physical function of a sacred container.
Adoring Angel
A devotional angelic figure shown kneeling, bowing, praying, or otherwise directing reverence toward an altar, Eucharistic tabernacle, crucifix, or holy figure.