The cover of the Handel Messiah album features a stylized illustration of the famous 'Hallelujah Chorus' scene from the opera. The central figure is an angelic character with wings, surrounded by a halo of light, and is depicted in a white robe. Below the angel, there is a figure in a blue robe, possibly representing the character of the Messiah. The background is filled with a flock of sheep and a shepherd, with a landscape that includes a river and a mountain. The title 'Handel Messiah' is prominently displayed at the top, along with the names of the performers: 'Joan Sutherland',