Abstract: A picture lamp for lighting a picture or display mounted on a picture frame includes an elongate, tubular housing capable of holding batteries therein and at least one support wing rigidly connected to a lower section of the housing and arranged to project downwardly therefrom. An elongate support arm is pivotably connected to the housing at an upper and central section thereof. An electrical light receptacle is mounted on an outer end of the support arm and is capable of holding at least one light bulb. An electrical circuit for operating the light bulb or bulbs by operatively connecting same to the batteries is provided. This circuit includes wiring extending along the support arm and a switch. The picture lamp is adapted to rest on a top portion of the picture frame.