Psalms51 artworks

Art for Psalms

Historic Christian art depicting scenes from Psalms, grouped chapter-by-chapter.

Read the study guide

Chapter 1

View chapter →

David Composing the Psalms (Khludov Psalter)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 8

View chapter →

David the Psalmist — Adoration

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Chapter 22

View chapter →

The Unicorn (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 22)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 23

View chapter →

Manuscript Leaf with the Agony in the Garden and Betrayal of Christ, from a Royal Psalter

Anonymous · 1265

Illuminated Psalter

Anonymous · 1175

The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23)

Anonymous (19th-century engraver) · 1880

Christ, the Good Shepherd, Carrying Child

Anonymous · 1600

Good Shepherd

Anonymous · 1600

Christ as Good Shepherd, from Das Plenarium

Hans Schäufelein · 1517

Chapter 24

View chapter →

The Ascension (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 24)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Temple Used Anciently

Unknown

Chapter 27

View chapter →

Theodore Psalter, Ps. 27

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 33

View chapter →

David Playing the Flute (Theodore Psalter)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

David and his Musicians (Vespasian Psalter, fol. 30v)

Master of the Vespasian Psalter · 730

Chapter 38

View chapter →

Tickhill Psalter, Psalm 38

Master of the Tickhill Psalter · 1310

Chapter 41

View chapter →

Charity to the Poor (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 41)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 46

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 46

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 48

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 48

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 51

View chapter →

David the Psalmist — Repentance

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

David Kneeling in Penitence (Hours of Étienne Chevalier)

Jean Fouquet · 1455

Chapter 59

View chapter →

Michal Watching David from a Window

James Tissot · 1896

Chapter 66

View chapter →

The Fiery Furnace (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 66)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 67

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 67

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 68

View chapter →

Miriam's Song (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 68)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 69

View chapter →

Jonah Prefiguring the Resurrection (Khludov Psalter)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 70

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 70

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 75

View chapter →

Daniel (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 75)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 77

View chapter →

Moses and Aaron (Theodore Psalter, Ps. 77)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 78

View chapter →

Crossing the Red Sea (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 78)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

The Anointing of David (Theodore Psalter, Ps. 78)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 80

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 80

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 89

View chapter →

The Anointing of David (Theodore Psalter, Ps. 89)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Angel Approaching David (Theodore Psalter)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 91

View chapter →

Angel of Protection (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 91)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 92

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 92

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 95

View chapter →

The Assembly (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 95)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 96

View chapter →

Sing unto the Lord (Theodore Psalter, Ps. 95)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 98

View chapter →

The Proclamation (Khludov Psalter, Psalm 98)

Master of the Khludov Psalter · 850

Chapter 102

View chapter →

Theodore Psalter, Ps. 102

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 103

View chapter →

David the Psalmist — Praise and Thanksgiving

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

Chapter 105

View chapter →

Theodore Psalter, fol. 137r

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 106

View chapter →

Pharaoh's Pursuit (recalled in Psalm 106)

James Tissot · 1896

Chapter 107

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 107

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 121

View chapter →

Psalter of Eleanor of Aquitaine, fol. 148r

Master of the Psalter of Eleanor of Aquitaine · 1185

Chapter 134

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 134

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 137

View chapter →

Jews in Captivity (By the Waters of Babylon)

William-Adolphe Bouguereau · 1851

Chaldean Soldiers with Hebrew Captives (Bristol Psalter)

Master of the Bristol Psalter · 1070

Chapter 143

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 143

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 145

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 145

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825

Chapter 148

View chapter →

Praise the Lord (Theodore Psalter, Ps. 148)

Theodore of Caesarea · 1066

Chapter 150

View chapter →

Utrecht Psalter, Psalm 150

Master of the Utrecht Psalter · 825