St. Robert Bellarmine – Doctor of the Church & Defender of the Faith
Catholic Digital Art Download
$5.00
This stunning digital print captures St. Robert Bellarmine, the brilliant Jesuit cardinal whose clarity and charity shaped the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Depicted in radiant cardinal vestments, with an open book glowing with light, he is portrayed as both scholar and shepherd — a man who defended the truth and guided souls back to Christ with wisdom and compassion.
Perfect for classrooms, study spaces, libraries, or prayer corners, this portrait invites you to reflect on the call to unite intellect and holiness in the service of God.
Short Biography:
Born in 1542 in Montepulciano, Italy, Robert Bellarmine joined the Jesuits as a young man and became one of the greatest theologians of his age. His Disputations on the Controversies became the definitive Catholic response to the Reformation, yet he remained humble, giving most of his income to the poor. As a cardinal and archbishop, he preached simply so that all could understand. He was the spiritual director of St. Aloysius Gonzaga and wrote spiritual classics such as The Ascent of the Mind to God and The Art of Dying Well. Canonized in 1930 and named a Doctor of the Church, he is a patron of catechists, catechumens, and canon lawyers.
Symbolism in the Art:
Open Book: Represents Bellarmine’s theological writings that defended the Catholic faith with clarity.
Golden Halo: Signifies his sainthood and the light of divine wisdom that guided him.
Crucifix & Marian Statue: Symbolize his Jesuit devotion to Christ and Our Lady.
Warm Golden Light: Evokes the illumination of truth that Bellarmine brought during an age of confusion.
Perfect For:
Catholic educators & catechists
Theology students and apologists
Prayer spaces and home libraries
Gifts for seminarians or priests
Product Details:
Format: Digital Download (High-Resolution PNG)
Style: Ultra-lifelike, award-winning watercolor with rich cardinal reds and warm golden tones
Orientation: Portrait
Size: Ideal for 8x10 or 11x14 printing
Instant Delivery: Print at home or through your favorite professional printer
Feast Day:
September 17