religious painting
nounUK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
A religious painting is a picture that shows holy people or stories from a religion.
The museum has a famous religious painting of angels above the altar.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Art made to help people pray or feel close to God.
Churches often display religious paintings to inspire worshippers.
3. A style of art from long ago that tells Bible stories.
We studied religious paintings from the Renaissance in art class.
4. A picture that decorates a place of worship.
The temple walls were covered with colorful religious paintings.