The Rosary of Saint John Paul II Artwork Credits

The Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation: The Annunciation (c. 1859) by Pierre Auguste Pichon
2. The Visitation: The Visitation (c. 1505) by Jakob and/or Hans Strüb
3. The Nativity: Detail from The Adoration of the Shepherds (c. 1665) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
4. The Presentation: Simeon’s Song of Praise (c. 1631) by Rembrandt van Rijn
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Jesus is found in the Temple (c. 1869) by Carl Bloch

The Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism of the Lord: Baptism of Christ (c. 1865-1879) by Carl Bloch
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana: Marriage at Cana (c. 1870) by Carl Bloch
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom: Sermon on the Mount (c. 1880) by Henrik Olrik
4. The Transfiguration: Transfiguration (c. 1872) by Carl Bloch
5. The Institution of the Eucharist: The Last Supper (c. 1560) by Juan de Juanes

The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden: An angel comforting Jesus before his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane (c. 1873) by Carl Bloch
2. The Scourging at the Pillar: The Flagellation of Jesus Christ (c. 1880) by William Bouguereau
3. The Crowning with Thorns: Ecce Homo (c. 1666-1670) by Juan Martín Cabezalero
4. The Carrying of the Cross: Christ Meets His Mother While carrying the Cross (c. 1665-1675) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
5. The Crucifixion: Christ on the Cross (c. 1632) by Diego Velázquez

The Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection: The Holy Women at the Tomb (c. 1890) by William Bouguereau
2. The Ascension: Ascencion of Christ (c. 1620's) by Giovanni Bernardino Azzolini
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit: Pentecost (c. 1615-1620) by Juan Bautista Maíno
4. The Assumption: Assumption of the Virgin (c. 1630-1632) by Nicolas Poussin
5. The Coronation: Coronation of the Virgin Mary (c. 1641-1644) by Diego Velázquez