2009 September | Angel Words and Art

Guardian Angel in the Mosque

September 28th, 2009 by Kathleen

Dion Fortune, an early 20th century British author and metaphysical teacher, wrote that all religions have spiritual guardians, and living religions have especially powerful guardians.

It is wonderfully inspiring to see the angel art of many cultures. In this painting by James Tissot, a magnificent angel guards the worshippers as they pray in a beautiful mosque.

However, despite its loving depiction of Muslims praying in a mosque, this painting would not have been done by a devout Muslim. Islam forbids creating images of humans or of spiritual beings.

The Guardian Angel Giclee Print
Tissot, James
18 in. x 24 in.
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African-American Children with Guardian Angel—BYBS

September 6th, 2009 by Kathleen

Here is another of the beloved guardian angel paintings, this one of African American children with an angel who appears African American, too.

Angels are visualized by every people in their own way. In fact, it is sometimes hard to be sure whether the spirits depicted or described are angels or some other kind of benevolent spirits. There is no doubt about this angel, though.

Compare this angel with the lovely Kwanzaa angel I wrote about a few months ago, and you will see the difference. Both are beautiful, but one has more African influence, and the Kwanzaa angel painting is strong, contemporary and original.

Guardian Angel Art Print
Rein, Gail
16 in. x 20 in.
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