Get inspired by these free vintage Easter pictures! Perfect for DIY crafts, junk journals, and Easter decorations.
If you love vintage artwork like I do, Easter is a time of renewal, fresh blooms, and charming illustrations from years ago. There’s something magical about the pastel hues, intricate floral details, and heartwarming depictions of bunnies, chicks, and joyful springtime scenes found in antique Easter postcards and cards.
If you’ve been around Picture Box Blue for a while, you might have already explored my vintage Easter bunny pictures or the gorgeous Easter postcard boxes. Those posts were such a hit that I couldn’t resist diving back into my collection to share even more delightful vintage Easter images with you!
Whether you are crafting, decorating, or simply loving old-fashioned illustrations, these free printable Easter pictures will add a nostalgic charm to your projects. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore this beautiful collection.
A Nostalgic Look at Vintage Easter Images
Vintage Easter images are known for their rich detail and warm, pastel colors. They often feature carefully hand-drawn floral patterns, religious symbols, and adorable spring animals, reflecting the season’s themes of renewal and joy.
Common Themes in Vintage Easter Artwork
- Easter bunnies and baby chicks, symbolising new life and springtime
- Religious imagery, including crosses, churches, and angelic scenes
- Floral arrangements: Stunning bouquets of lilies, tulips, and daffodils symbolise new beginnings
- Children dressed in Easter finery, enjoying holiday traditions
Creative Ways to Use Vintage Easter Images
Vintage Easter pictures can be used for a variety of creative projects, including:
- Handmade Easter greeting cards
- Scrapbooking and junk journals
- Decoupage on wooden eggs or ornaments
- Printable Easter decorations for table settings or wall art
Printing and Display Tips
Print these images on thick cardstock or watercolour paper for the best quality for a more authentic antique feel. Framing or using them as part of a seasonal vignette can add a charming vintage touch to Easter decor.
Click on the title above the Easter / Spring image you want to download. A higher resolution image will open in a new tab, which you can print or save.
The Vintage Easter Pictures
An adorable 1915 Easter picture of bunnies and a wheelbarrow of eggs.
Print 2: Nest with Eggs and Flowers
Print 3: Second Easter Nest Image
The text on this Easter card translates as “Warm Easter greetings” by the German Illustrator Franziska Schenkel.
Print 6: Going on an Easter Egg Hunt
Another Easter illustration by Franziska Schenkel. The text translates as “Happy Easter Greetings”.
Easter Print 7: A joyful Easter
Two chicks and flowers 1915 Easter postcard from the Missouri History Museum.
Easter picture from a 1899 menu from the Princess Hotel, Hamilton Bermuda.
Easter Print 9: A Bright and Happy Easter
Easter Print 11: All Happiness At Easter
Print 12: A Happy Easter To You
Easter Image 13: Easter Greetings
Print 14: Girl Feeding Chickens
A 1911 Easter postcard from the Indiana State Library.
Easter Magazine Cover Print 15
Art Nouveau cover of the Easter edition of Puck Magazine 1909.
Puck Easter Magazine Print 17 Cover 1899
Print 18: Happy Easter Urban Janke
An Easter greeting by the Austrian graphic designer, Austrian graphic designer, 1908.
More Spring Inspiration Beyond Easter
Easter is just one part of spring’s beauty, and if you love vintage botanical and nature-inspired illustrations, there are plenty more seasonal treasures to explore on the blog. Alongside these vintage Easter images, I have shared stunning Harriet Adams wildflower illustrations and Jane Loudon’s bulbous plants—flowers often featured in classic Easter artwork.
Since Easter is also closely associated with new life, you might enjoy my vintage nest and egg illustration collection. These delicate drawings of birds’ nests and speckled eggs capture the essence of springtime renewal and would pair beautifully with any Easter or nature-themed project.
If you enjoy sketching, there’s even a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw daffodils, which is perfect for adding a personal touch to your spring crafts. Here is a wonderful collection of adult Easter crafts.
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Tuesday 4th of March 2025
This is such a valuable resource—thanks for putting it together.
claire
Tuesday 4th of March 2025
Thank you, it was fun to currate.