Angel Collection (page 9)

The Annunciation, late 16th century. Creator: Lavinia Fontana
The Annunciation, late 16th century

Psalter. Breviary for an ecclesiastical dignitary, mid 13th century. Creator: Anon
Psalter. Breviary for an ecclesiastical dignitary, mid 13th century

Portrait of deceased boy with vanitas motif, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of deceased boy with vanitas motif, 17th century

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, 1664. The appearance of an angel to the Roman centurion Cornelius (Acts of the Apostles) telling him to seek out St. Peter, who will then preach to him about Christ

The Martyred St. Catherine of Alexandria with Angels, 1625-1650. Creator: Unknown
The Martyred St. Catherine of Alexandria with Angels, 1625-1650

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1582. Creator: Bernardo Castello
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1582

The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century

The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus. Creator: Pietro da Pietri
The Cessation of the Schism of Anacletus, Unknown date

The Hermit Onofrius in the Wilderness, 1641. Creator: Anton Stevens II
The Hermit Onofrius in the Wilderness, 1641

The Three Maries at the Tomb, 16th century. Creator: Anon
The Three Maries at the Tomb, 16th century

The Vision of Saint Bernard, c1520. Creator: Domenico Puligo
The Vision of Saint Bernard, c1520. Seated at a reading desk in front of a landscape, St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) has a vision of the Virgin Mary attended by two angels

The Giants Climbing the Heavens, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Giants Climbing the Heavens, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 7

The Annunciation, c1740. Creator: Francesco Fontebasso
The Annunciation, c1740

The Annunciation to the Shepherds. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation to the Shepherds, Unknown date

The Adoration of the Magi. Creator: Unknown
The Adoration of the Magi, Unknown date

The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, 17th century

The Annunciation, between c1645 and c1650. Creator: Carlo Maratti
The Annunciation, between c1645 and c1650

The Virgin and Child with Saints and the Annunciation (image 1 of 14), between c.1427 and c.1430

Folio from an Antiphonary with Initial P Containing The Ascension of Christ, c1365

The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, (mid-late 17th century). Creator: Jurgen Ovens
The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, (mid-late 17th century). Alternative title: Consummation ceremony after the wedding of King Carl Gustav and Queen Hedwig Eleanor in 1654

Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800

Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1809. Creator: William Say
Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1809

Last Judgment, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Last Judgment, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 13

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1860. Creator: Hippolyte-Jean Flandrin
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1860

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1606. Creator: Jan Muller
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1606

Jacob's Ladder, c1650. Creator: Jacques Stella
Jacob's Ladder, c1650

Christ's Descent into Limbo, c1561. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Christ's Descent into Limbo, c1561

The Assumption of the Virgin, between c1734 and c1740. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
The Assumption of the Virgin, between c1734 and c1740

The Virgin Mary Reading, c1460-1462. Creator: Antonello da Messina
The Virgin Mary Reading, c1460-1462

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. From The Passion

Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1625. Creator: Ludolph Busing
Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1625

The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1779. Creators: Domenichino, Luigi Cunego
The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1779

A Study for Two Angels on a Balustrade. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
A Study for Two Angels on a Balustrade

Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, c17th century

Mudarra Takes Leave of His Mother and Sets Out to Find His Father, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Mudarra Takes Leave of His Mother and Sets Out to Find His Father, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 36

The Baptism of Christ, c1690. Creator: Antoine Coypel
The Baptism of Christ, c1690

Angel, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Angel, Late 19th century

Head of an Angel, late 18th century. Creator: Antonio Cavallucci
Head of an Angel, late 18th century

Saint Agnes Protected by an Angel, c1620. Creator: Alessandro Turchi
Saint Agnes Protected by an Angel, c1620

Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discrètes... 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discretes... 1850. Satirical caricature of French politicians Louis-Mathieu Mole, Emile Vezin and Gustave de Laboulie

Design for embroidery: angel, symbol of St Matthew the Evangelist, c.1850-c.1875. Creator: Hardman & Co
Design for embroidery: angel, symbol of St Matthew the Evangelist, c.1850-c.1875

The Martyrs of Japan, 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrs of Japan, 1628

Angel Finial, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Angel Finial, 17th century

The coat of arms of Susanna van Collen (1692-1745), wife of Jacob Feitama, 1725-1774. Creator: Anon
The coat of arms of Susanna van Collen (1692-1745), wife of Jacob Feitama, 1725-1774. Part of the Heraldic objects collection

Lot and His Daughters Leaving Sodom, 1582. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Lot and His Daughters Leaving Sodom, 1582

Byzantine Museum, Athens, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Saint Michael, an icon from the 12th century AD, from the Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, Greece, 2003

Byzantine Museum, Athens, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Angel, an icon from the 12th century AD, from the Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, Greece, 2003

The Annunciation, 1594. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Annunciation, 1594. From The Life of the Virgin, pl. 1

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"The Divine Presence: Exploring the Angelic Realm through Art and Literature" Step into a world where celestial beings guide and protect, as we delve into the enchanting realm of angels. From ancient manuscripts to iconic paintings, these ethereal creatures have captivated human imagination for centuries. In "The Guardian Angel" (1897), we witness the timeless belief in a personal protector, a heavenly companion watching over us with love and care. This notion echoes throughout history, as depicted in "Mappa Mundi, " an exquisite ink and color masterpiece from 1265 London. Dante Alighieri's epic poem "Paradiso" takes us on a journey through celestial realms. In one breathtaking scene, Beatrice leads Dante into the Empyrean, where angels and blessed souls form a resplendent snow-white rose around the Deity. Gustave Dor's wood engraving beautifully captures this divine spectacle. Archangel Michael stands tall in a 14th-century Byzantine icon, symbolizing strength and courage against evil forces. Meanwhile, Saint John Climacus ascends his Heavenly Ladder towards enlightenment in an awe-inspiring late 12th-century icon. The mesmerizing painting adorning the ceiling showcases 80 Ethiopian cherubs with their wings spread wide—a testament to artistic brilliance that transcends time. Similarly, the Visitation Church in Ein Kerem reveals an angelic encounter between Mary and Elizabeth—an image of hope amidst turmoil. The Angels of Mons grace piano music covers with their presence—mysterious guardians believed to have protected soldiers during World War I. Their ethereal essence lingers even today. As Dante reaches Paradise's highest level—the Empyrean—we are reminded of our ultimate goal: union with God himself. The wood engraving by Gustave Dor depicts this saintly throng forming a magnificent rose—a sight that leaves us breathless. Finally, within Vatican Museum's hallowed halls lies artistry at its finest.