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Angel Collection (page 3)

"The Divine Presence: Exploring the Angelic Realm through Art and Literature" Step into a world where celestial beings guide and protect

Background imageAngel Collection: Picture of a gin shop or dram shop

Picture of a gin shop or dram shop
Slide showing a picture of a very ornate spirit store or gin shop, called The Angel. Part of Box 366. Relates to the set of slides 2012.392 to 2012.402 Date: circa 1900

Background imageAngel Collection: Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Background imageAngel Collection: Tobias Meets an Angel

Tobias Meets an Angel
Tobias, son of Tobit, encounters an angel while travelling on a journey, who has been sent to guide him on his way

Background imageAngel Collection: Guiding Xmas Angel

Guiding Xmas Angel
Angels make themselves useful at Christmas time : this one is directing Santa to a house in the Swedish forest where there are well-behaved children awaiting presents

Background imageAngel Collection: The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore

The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. From the Bible (Book of Revelation 20:11)

Background imageAngel Collection: The burial monument of the archduchess Marie Christine by Antonio Canova

The burial monument of the archduchess Marie Christine by Antonio Canova, in the augustinian church in Vienna Funerary Monument Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Background imageAngel Collection: The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire

The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740

Background imageAngel Collection: The Dream of St Ursula, 1495, (1911)

The Dream of St Ursula, 1495, (1911)
The Dream of St Ursula, 1495. after a tempera on canvas by Vittore Carpaccio (c1465-c1525). Original housed in the Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice. From A History of Painting Vol

Background imageAngel Collection: DORE: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dore

DORE: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dore
DOR: THE RAVEN, 1882. Sorrow for the lost Lenore. Engraving by Gustave Dor, 1882, for an 1884 edition of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Background imageAngel Collection: Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Cha

Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Cha
Italy. Sicily. Palerm. Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel. Christ with Saint Peter and Paul above the throne stage. 12 th century

Background imageAngel Collection: Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

Background imageAngel Collection: Rime of the Ancient Mariner - sails made

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - sails made
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, It ceased; yet still the sails made on, a pleasant noise till noon

Background imageAngel Collection: Colorful Jesus Archangels Stained glass Cathedral Puebla, Mexico

Colorful Jesus Archangels Stained glass Cathedral Puebla, Mexico. Church built in 15 to 1600 s. Words say sacred heart of Jesus have mercy

Background imageAngel Collection: Archangel Gabriel

Archangel Gabriel

Background imageAngel Collection: The Birth of Christ. Creator: Unknown

The Birth of Christ. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of Christ. Nativity scene from the New Testament: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him

Background imageAngel Collection: St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Artist: Gustav Naujok

St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Artist: Gustav Naujok
St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageAngel Collection: The Annunciation, 1597-1600, by El Greco

The Annunciation, 1597-1600, by El Greco
El Greco (1541-1614). Cretan painter. The Annunciation, 1597-1600. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageAngel Collection: Angel playing a lute, Melozzo da Forli

Angel playing a lute, Melozzo da Forli
Melozzo da Forli (1438-1494). Italian painter. Fresco depicting an Angel playing a lute. From the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles. Pinacoteca Vaticana. Vatican City. Date: circa 1480

Background imageAngel Collection: The Mond Crucifixion by Raphael

The Mond Crucifixion by Raphael
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino) (1483-1520). Italian painter. The Mond Crucifixion. 1502-1503. National Gallery. London. United Kingdom

Background imageAngel Collection: Knight of the mid 15th century in battle armor with weapons

Knight of the mid 15th century in battle armor with weapons.. He wears a checkered tunic over stocking, with two angels above holding his coat of arms. The weapons include a war hammer A and sword E

Background imageAngel Collection: Advertisement for T. B. and W. Cockayne, Department Store, Angel Street winter sale

Advertisement for T. B. and W. Cockayne, Department Store, Angel Street winter sale
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageAngel Collection: Lazarus at the rich mans door engraving 1870

Lazarus at the rich mans door engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Background imageAngel Collection: Arrival of souls purgatory engraving 1870

Arrival of souls purgatory engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Background imageAngel Collection: The circle of angels paradiso 1870

The circle of angels paradiso 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Background imageAngel Collection: Satan and Beelzebub engraving

Satan and Beelzebub engraving
Satan and Beelzebub

Background imageAngel Collection: Fall of the Rebel Angels of engraving

Fall of the Rebel Angels of engraving
Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageAngel Collection: The fall of the rebel angels engraving 1885

The fall of the rebel angels engraving 1885
Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageAngel Collection: Mt. Huangshan in Anhui, China

Mt. Huangshan in Anhui, China morning

Background imageAngel Collection: Hells Angels

Hells Angels
9th June 1972: Members of the Wolverhampton Hells Angels at Bardney festival. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Background imageAngel Collection: Italian World War II poster. Here are the liberators. Shows the Statue

Italian World War II poster. Here are the liberators. Shows the Statue of Liberty as an angel of death, with Italian cities destroyed after US bombing

Background imageAngel Collection: Mosiacs in the apse of Saint Clement's Church in Rome

Mosiacs in the apse of Saint Clement's Church in Rome. Rome Saint Clement's Church Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageAngel Collection: Virgin Mary, Jesus and God, Vatican Museum, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Virgin Mary, Jesus and God, Vatican Museum, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imageAngel Collection: German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Creator: Unknown

German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Wall-painting from the bath-rooms in the Fugger-house at Augsburg

Background imageAngel Collection: Jesus Christ and angels mosaic, Florence Baptistery, Florence, Italy

Jesus Christ and angels mosaic, Florence Baptistery, Florence, Italy. Baptistery created 1050 to 1150, mosaics by Friar Jacobus in 1200 s

Background imageAngel Collection: Gyorgy Zala, sculpture of the Archangel Gabriel

Gyorgy Zala, sculpture of the Archangel Gabriel holding the Holy Crown of St Stephen and and the apostolic double cross (Millennium Monument, Heroes Square, Budapest, Hungary). 19th century

Background imageAngel Collection: Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament

Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament. Miniature. 15th century. The fifth Angel playing trumpet. Chateau of Chatilly. France

Background imageAngel Collection: Nativity of Christ. 16th century, by Onufri

Nativity of Christ. 16th century, by Onufri
Nativity of Christ. 16th century. Painted by Onufri. National Museum of Medieval Art. Korce. Republic of Albania

Background imageAngel Collection: Satan in council engraving 1885

Satan in council engraving 1885
Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageAngel Collection: LiquidLibrary

LiquidLibrary

Background imageAngel Collection: Allegorical representation of the Angel of the Paris Commune (26 March-28 May 1871)

Allegorical representation of the Angel of the Paris Commune (26 March-28 May 1871). Illustration by Walter Crane (1845-1915) English artist, published in Germany

Background imageAngel Collection: A pair of Angels

A pair of Angels
A very beautiful chromolithographic postcard depicting a pair of angels, one bowed in prayer and one holding a long thin scroll. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAngel Collection: SAINT MATTHEW. Writing his gospel at the dictation of an angel. Manuscript illumination

SAINT MATTHEW. Writing his gospel at the dictation of an angel. Manuscript illumination, c816-835, from from the Ebbo Gospels, produced at the Benedictine abbey of Hautvillers, near Rheims, France

Background imageAngel Collection: ICON: ABRAHAM & ANGELS. Abraham and Sarah serving the three angels in the grove of Mamre

ICON: ABRAHAM & ANGELS. Abraham and Sarah serving the three angels in the grove of Mamre (Genesis 18: 1-15): Byzantine icon, late 14th century

Background imageAngel Collection: The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
Artist: Brueghel, Jan the elder & Balen, Hendrik van I (circle of) - Title: The Rest on the Flight into Egypt - Date: early 1600s - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Copper 23.8 x 31.1

Background imageAngel Collection: Rene Descartes / Tomb

Rene Descartes / Tomb
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: his tomb, at Stockholm

Background imageAngel Collection: Angels & Presents

Angels & Presents
An angel shows two small children their Christmas presents

Background imageAngel Collection: Angel Playing Harp

Angel Playing Harp
An angel plays a harp

Background imageAngel Collection: Concepts / Angels

Concepts / Angels
A Guardian Angel watches over a child as she crosses a dangerous bridge




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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.