Subject

Rosary

Portrait of a Man with a Rosary

Rosary is a subject in art. The gallery holds 55 works in this subject in art, including works by Fra Bartolomeo, Joos van Cleve and Hans Memling.

The Rosary (; Latin: rosarium, in the sense of "crown of roses" or "garland of roses"), formally known as the Psalter of Jesus and Mary (Latin: Psalterium Jesu et Mariae), also known as the Dominican Rosary (as distinct from other forms of rosary such as the Franciscan Crown, Bridgettine Rosary, Rosary of the Holy Wounds, etc.), refers to a set of prayers used primarily in the Catholic Church, and to the physical string of knots or beads used to count the component prayers.

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Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rosary?

Rosary is a subject in art. The Rosary (; Latin: rosarium, in the sense of "crown of roses" or "garland of roses"), formally known as the Psalter of Jesus and Mary (Latin: Psalterium Jesu et Mariae), also known as the Dominican Rosary (as distinct from other forms of rosary such as the Franciscan Crown, Br…

How many Rosary works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 55 public-domain Rosary works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Rosary artists?

Key Rosary artists in the collection include Fra Bartolomeo, Joos van Cleve and Hans Memling.

Where can I see Rosary works?

Rosary works in the collection are held by Museo del Prado, Metropolitan Museum of Art and National Gallery of Art.