Christian-themed art in the Philippines was prevalent in the 17th to the 19th centuries when parts of the country were under Spanish colonial rule. Many of these religious images were carved wooden santos (saints), and reliefs and paintings of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ made by unknown artists. This gallery also features a National Cultural Treasure, a retablo (altarpiece) from the Church of San Nicolas de Tolentino in Dimiao, Bohol.

The Luis I. Ablaza Hall is a gallery at the National Museum of Fine Arts in the Philippines, named after a former director instrumental in developing the museum's collection of Philippine colonial art. It displays colonial art from the Spanish period, including paintings, sculptures, and religious artifacts that reflect Spanish influence on Philippine art. The highlight of the collection is the "Life of the Virgin" series by Filipino painter Justiniano Asuncion. The gallery is significant in highlighting an important period in Philippine art history and showcasing the creativity of Filipino artists. It offers visitors a chance to appreciate and understand Philippine art and culture.