Index of No name themes.

  • Farmer

    Representations of agricultural workers.

  • Flight-into-Egypt

    Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus' escape after a warning that King Herod intended to kill all the infants in the area.

  • Fortitude

    Fortitude is one of the four cardinal virtues of the Ancient World. She symbolizes courage, strength, and endurance. Often portrayed with a column, lionskin, or club of Hercules.

  • Gabriel

    One of the archangels, Gabriel serves as a divine messenger in the Bible. He appears to the prophet Daniel to explain visions and later announces the births of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Jesus to Mary. Gabriel’s role symbolizes revelation, guidance, and the communication of God’s will to humanity.

  • Good-Samaritan

    One of the parables told by Jesus in Luke 10:30/33.

  • Good-Shepherd

    A depiction of Jesus as a shepherd that lays down his life for his flock.

  • Greek and Roman

    Greek and Roman gods and myths

  • Hannah

    The mother of the prophet Samuel, Hannah is remembered for her deep faith and heartfelt prayer for a child after years of barrenness. When her prayer was answered, she dedicated Samuel to the service of God. Her story in the First Book of Samuel symbolizes devotion, perseverance, and gratitude.

  • Harrowing-of-Hell

    An 8th century invention where Christ is supposed to have released the Righteous of the Old Testament along with Adam and Eve from Hell.

  • Healing

    Images concerned with miraculous healing

  • Hermes-Mercury

    In Greek mythology, Hermes (known as Mercury in Roman mythology) was the god of commerce, travel, thievery, diplomacy, sports, astronomy, astrology, and writing.

  • Hope

    Hope, along with Faith and Charity, is one of the three qualities that St. Paul, in his letters, associated with salvation. It is mainly symbolized as a woman holding an anchor. Other symbols include a dove and swallow.

  • Immaculate-Conception

    Catholic doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without sin. Although a popular belief for a number of centuries, it only became part of the dogma in the 19th century.

  • Isaac

    Son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is one of the patriarchs of Israel. He was the child of promise, born to his parents in their old age. Known for his near-sacrifice by Abraham as a test of faith, Isaac later became the father of Jacob and Esau, continuing God’s covenant with Abraham’s descendants.

  • Jacob

    Son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, Jacob is a key patriarch in the Book of Genesis. He is said to have received his father’s blessing through deceit and later wrestled with an angel, after which his name was changed to Israel. Jacob became the father of twelve sons, who founded the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • Jeremiah

    A major prophet of the Old Testament, Jeremiah warned the people of Judah about the coming destruction of Jerusalem due to their unfaithfulness to God. Known as the “weeping prophet” for his sorrow over his nation’s sins, he urged repentance and faithfulness, and his writings emphasize both divine judgment and hope for renewal.

  • Jesus-Amongst-the-Doctors

    A missing Jesus is found by his parents in discussion with the temple elders.

  • Jesus-Blesses-Children

    Jesus welcomes children with love and teaches their value in God’s kingdom.

  • Joan-of-Arc

    French girl that has become a National Heroine in France. She raised the siege at Orleans and other battles during the later part of the hundred years war, which led to the coronation of Charles VII of France.

  • John-the-Baptist

    A relative of Jesus and considered by Christians to be the precursor of Jesus. John led a movement of Baptism in the Jordan and is reputed to have baptised Jesus. He was killed by beheading after he had condemned Herod for marrying his brother's wife.

    See the "Golden Legend" for the medieval story of the birth and death of John the Baptist.

  • Joseph

    Son of Jacob and Rachel, Joseph is known for his coat of many colors and his rise from slavery to power in Egypt. Betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, he eventually became Pharaoh’s advisor after interpreting dreams. His story in Genesis highlights themes of forgiveness, providence, and reconciliation.

  • Judas

    One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, Judas Iscariot is known for betraying Jesus to the authorities in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. His betrayal led to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. Overcome with remorse, Judas later took his own life, making him a symbol of treachery and repentance in Christian tradition.

  • Judith

    Considered the Mother of Israel, the story of Judith is included in the Old Testament of Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Judith is supposed to have defeated the army of Nebuchadrezzar that was besieging the city of Bethulia, by gaining the trust of the general Holofernes and then cutting off his head whilst he was drunk. With their general dead the Babylonian army fled from the city.

  • Justice

    Justice is one of the four cardinal virtues of the Ancient World. It is mostly shown as a woman holding a sword and scales.

  • King-David

    The second king of Israel, David is celebrated as a warrior, poet, and unifier of the tribes of Israel. He is said to have defeated the giant Goliath as a youth and later established Jerusalem as his capital. Traditionally credited with composing many of the Psalms, David’s reign is remembered as a golden age in Israel’s history, though marked by both triumph and personal failings.

  • Knight

    Medieval knight in armour. People depicted in this manner were members of the landed elite.

  • Last-Judgement

    In Christian belief this is the final and eternal judgement by God of all nations at the end of history.

  • Last-Supper

    In Christian belief this was the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples.

  • Lawyer

    Members of the legal profession.

  • Madonna-and-Child

    A representation of Mary with the infant Jesus.

  • Marriage-at-Cana

    The first of the miracles ascribed to Jesus, by St John, where he turned water into wine.

  • Martha

    A follower of Jesus and sister of Mary and Lazarus, Martha is known for her hospitality and practical nature. In the Gospels, she welcomes Jesus into her home and later expresses deep faith in him at the raising of her brother Lazarus. Her story highlights service, faith, and devotion in daily life.

  • Mary-Magdalene

    Mary was one of Jesus' follows in Galilee, healed of seven devils, she was present at the crucifixion, was the person to find the tomb empty, was the first person whom Jesus appeared to and given the task of announcing his Resurrection.

    See "The Golden Legend" for the medieval life of Mary Magdalene.

  • Mary-of-Clopas

    Mentioned in the New Testament as one of the women present at the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mary of Clopas is described as standing near the cross alongside Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. She is believed to be the wife of Clopas and possibly a relative of Jesus. Her presence symbolizes loyalty, compassion, and steadfast faith.

  • Massacre-of-the-Innocents

    The infants that the bible says Herod had killed in and around Bethlehem as he feared that a newborn King would deprive him of his throne.

  • Medusa

    Medusa was one of the three Gorgon sisters, but unlike her immortal sisters she was mortal. She was raped by Poseidon and killed by Perseus. Any man or animal who looked directly upon her was turned to stone.

  • Merchant

    Images of Burgers and those involved with trade.

  • Military

    Kings, Medieval Knights, officers, and soldiers.

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