January 15th, 2011 by GuestBlogger
Russian art is colorful and rich, as befits its diverse mixture of races and cultures and the cherished traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. Russia’s natural wealth of metals, jewels, amber, and pearls provided artists with sumptuous materials. The folk arts of Russia’s many cultures provided a wealth of inspiration, techniques and motifs for its arts. />
The Annunciation Giclee Print
Bozidarovic,…
24 in. x 18 in.
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January 4th, 2011 by Kathleen
Many people in the United States think of the angels depicted in Renaissance and Victorian art as the *real* angels. Angels were favorite subjects for artists in both eras, and those artists have shaped how most Europeans and Americans visualized angelic spirits.
The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (Detail) Giclee Print
Ferrari,…
24 in. x 18 in.
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June 21st, 2009 by Kathleen
This angel of peace in a painting by Netherlandish (Dutch) painter Hans Memling has a sweet, serene face, a white robe, and small white wings. Interestingly he also has a black pouch slung over his shoulder. What is in it?
The angel holds an olive branch, representing peace, contrasts dramatically with a gold background.
Hans Memling, also known as Hans Memlinc (ca. 1435-1494), was a Northern Renaissance painter in what is now the Netherlands. He studied under Rogier van der Weyden. His own students included Gerard David and Michel Sittow.
Such beauty and inspiration from the past are a true blessing.
Angel Holding an Olive Branch Giclee Print
Memling, Hans
18 in. x 24 in.
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April 19th, 2009 by Kathleen
This little choir of angels is from a painting fragment, probably of a nativity painting from the early Italian Renaissance. The name of the artist is not known.
Notice the different colored angel wings, which look more like bird wings than the huge, white, fluffy wings depicted on angels in the last century. In fact, the wing colors seem to be chosen to match the angel robes—or vice versa.
The angels in the choir all appear to be male. Some appear a bit chubby and not very young or beautiful. In old religious paintings, the faces of angels, saints, monks, and others were often portraits of donors or patrons of the artist. That may very well be the case in this painting.
Though much art has been lost in wars and fires through the centuries, the world still possesses a wealth of angel art. What a blessing it is to have so many beautiful and interesting sources of inspiration from the past.
A Choir of Angels a Fragment, Probably of Nativity Giclee Print
18 in. x 24 in.
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December 25th, 2008 by Kathleen
You might say that these are the true Christmas angels, not the one on the top of the Christmas tree. These little cherubs are a detail from the classic painting, Adoration of the Shepherds, by Nicolas Poussin.
Angels descending, bring from above,
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
—Fanny J. Crosby
Adoration of the Sheperds Art Print
Poussin, Nicolas
22 in. x 16 in.
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December 19th, 2008 by Kathleen
It is unusual to see modern angel paintings with dark wings, although dark wings were very common in the great angel art of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
I love the idea of an angel bringing night…and stars…and sleep…and rest…and dreams.
Also, somehow this painting reminds me of a quotation from Lord Byron.
The Angels were all singing out of tune,
And hoarse with having little else to do,
Excepting to wind up the sun and moon
Or curb a runaway young star or two.
—Lord Byron
Night with Her Train of Stars Art Print
Hughes, Edward…
32 in. x 24 in.
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October 13th, 2008 by Kathleen
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Belief in angels has flourished for thousands of years, in a wide variety of religions. Belief in angels of some sort exists in many parts of the world.
The appearance and behavior of angels in art and literature take various forms, from chubby winged babies to stern figures without wings. In all their forms, angels seem to inspire us all.
Artists have depicted angels in glorious paintings and sculpture, and writers have described them in glowing prose and poetry.
This site is dedicated to the most beautiful art and writings inspired by angels from ancient times to the present day. I hope you will find it uplifting and inspiring and will return here often, whenever your spirits need a lift.
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