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Have you ever wondered what Jesus really looked like? Many throughout history have attempted to capture the image of Christ, but it has been all too common to depict Christ...

St. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, is often viewed as a day for lovers, flowers, and chocolates. However, its religious roots are much deeper, stemming from Christian traditions and evolving through centuries of history. In this article, we'll explore the religious origins and significance of St. Valentine’s Day, shedding light on how it has transformed from a religious observance to the celebration of love and affection that we know today.

Love holds a central place in many religious traditions, and each religion approaches it in unique ways. At Holy Masterpieces, we present a curated collection of spiritual love art that reflects the divine and sacred ideals of love found in major world religions.

Kanō Hōgai's Two Dragons in Clouds (1885) is a striking example of late 19th-century Japanese painting, blending traditional and modern artistic elements. The work features two majestic dragons entwined among swirling clouds, a motif that draws heavily from Chinese and Japanese mythological iconography. 

Whether depicted in flowing rivers, crashing waves, or tranquil ponds, water holds a profound significance in Japanese culture, originating in Shinto ideology surrounding the sacredness of elements. Here at Holy Masterpieces, we stock a wide variety of Japanese art prints, many of which feature depictions of water. As such, this blog post will explore our collection, and how it reveals the wider Shinto belief system, and the divine power of water.

Religion has had a profound influence on Japanese art, shaping its aesthetics, symbolism, and practices over centuries. The two dominant religious traditions in Japan—Shinto and Buddhism—along with other belief systems...

Christmas is a holiday which, nowadays, conjures images of twinkling lights, gift exchanges, and festive gatherings. However, this celebration actually has a rich and multifaceted history. Its origins are deeply entwined...

Advent is a tradition that comes from Christianity, observed during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. Its name derives from the Latin word adventus, meaning "arrival" or "coming," and...

As we transition from the vibrant celebrations of Halloween and Diwali into the colder, quieter months, the arrival of winter invites us to embrace its unique rhythms. Join us for a brief exploration into the spiritual traditions of winter and artworks inspired by winter’s spiritual essence, drawing from the beauty of these age-old traditions and the holiness of the season.

Every winter, photos of beautiful Diwali celebrations across the world flood our social media pages. This enchanting festival is celebrated widely across India and other parts of the world, and...

Iconic for its capturing of fear, vivid colours, and striking sense of distorted chaos, Edvard Munch's The Scream is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Created in...

As we head further into October, we near closer and closer to Halloween. While we might nowadays associate the 31st October with dress-up, horror movies, and pumpkin carving, its history...