5 Works of Art Celebrating the Assumption in the Basilica
One of the major Marian celebrations of the Church calendar, the Solemnity of the Assumption celebrates the Church’s teaching that Mary was taken up, body and soul, into heaven.
Category: Art of the Basilica
Birds in the Bible and Sacred Art
Learn about the symbolism of birds in sacred art and Scripture, and where you can find these motifs portrayed in the Basilica.
Basilica Insider: The Christ in Majesty Mosaic
In 1925, Pope Pius XI instituted the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, as a reminder…
Jesuit Saints of the Basilica: A Tribute
Discover the stories of some of the most influential Jesuit fathers who are featured in marble statues in the West Apse.
Saints of the Crypt Church: A Virtual Tour – Part I
Uncover the stories of the saints of the East Apse – five women whose bravery and commitment to the cross continue to inspire Catholics around the world today.
Basilica Insider: Making the Trinity Dome
Today, we are offering you an inside look into the making of the Trinity Dome, the largest and final dome installed at the National Shrine.
Guide to Art: The Rosary Garden
Completed in 2017, the Rosary Walk and Garden provides a peaceful space for prayer and meditation outside the Basilica…
The Five Domes of the Basilica: A Virtual Tour
The Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is composed of five distinctive…
A Guide to Basilica Art: The Exterior of the Basilica
In today’s Guide to Art post, we invite you to explore the Basilica’s intricate exterior relief carvings and what they represent.
The Triumph of the Lamb Mosaic: The Imagery of Revelation
Spanning 3,340 square feet, The Triumph of the Lamb dome mosaic is the culmination of the five domes in the…