The Divine Mysteries contained in the Rosary are gateways and focal points for communion and dialogue with God. Great artists throughout the two millennia of Christianity have been inspired by them to create timeless and beautiful works of art. Our current age provides an untold opportunity within Christian history by presenting access to these masterpieces. A small selection is presented here as an enriching aid while praying the Rosary.

Each Series is a selection of artwork — one piece for each Mystery of the Rosary. Click on each group (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Glorious) to see the artwork selected for that Series.

You can download a PowerPoint slide show for each Series by clicking the download button below for that Series. The file is password protected from changes, so please click “Read Only” to access the artwork.

• Great for praying a family Rosary, especially for young children. Sitting still can be hard! Having a picture for a child opens up the mystery and helps the child reflect. Ask the child after each decade something he or she noticed in the painting or something that God spoke to the child about that Mystery.
• As a catechetical tool — Masterpieces like those in this slideshow instruct us in the truths of our Catholic Faith. Young or old, learned or just beginning instruction in the faith, the Holy Spirit has something to reveal to us all.
• Screen cast — Most mobile devices have a screen cast function (e.g. Screen Mirroring on Apple devices using AppleTV, Screen Casting on Google devices using Chromecast). Use this function to enlarge the artwork while praying in a larger group.

†All works featured in this slideshow are known to be in the Public Domain. The title, artist, and year (if known) are listed for each piece. The digital copies were sourced from the iOS iPad app, “Art Authority”.