Winged Angel Collection

Immortality, 1889 (oil on canvas)
NGW238900 Immortality, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 116.2x87.3 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Portrait of Fra Bartolomeo (1472-1517), detail from the ceiling of the Sala del Sindaco
KAB148331 Portrait of Fra Bartolomeo (1472-1517), detail from the ceiling of the Sala del Sindaco, 1870-71 (mural) by Pezzati, Pietro (b.1828); Palazzo Comunale, Prato

St. Francis of Assisi (one of a pair, panel)
RAF53257 St. Francis of Assisi (one of a pair, panel) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The Temptation of Christ, sixth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San
BEN131508 The Temptation of Christ, sixth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1403-24 (bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); 52x45 cm; Baptistery, Florence

Bust Boy Turban Winged Angel Three Old Men Jacques de Gheyn
Bust of a Boy in a Turban, a Winged Angel, and Three Old Men; Jacques de Gheyn II (Dutch, 1565 - 1629); Netherlands; about 1600; Pen and brown ink on light brown fibrous paper

Drawings Prints, Print, Winged angel, holding palm, right hand, drapery, Artist, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Winged angel holding a palm in his right hand and with drapery behind him, Artist, Publisher, After, Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia), Mariette, Italian

Apotheosis of Homer, 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR61187 Apotheosis of Homer, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 386x512 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Homere deifie)

Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (oil on canvas)
XIR161046 Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Musicians Dream (chalk on paper)
XKH141332 The Musicians Dream (chalk on paper) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 72.2x51.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Matthew the Evangelist, Francois van den Hoeye, Egbert van Panderen, 1601-1636

The Pool of Bethesda, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XYC136552 The Pool of Bethesda, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Bateman, Robert (1842-1922); 50.7x73.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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"Captivating and Ethereal: The Winged Angel in Art" From the celestial brushstrokes of Fra Bartolomeo's masterpiece, "Portrait of Fra Bartolomeo, " to the intricate details on a stamp commemorating the 1948 London Olympics, the image of a winged angel has captivated artists and viewers alike throughout history. In St. Francis of Assisi's panel painting, we witness an enchanting depiction of a winged angel, one that exudes serenity and grace. Its presence evokes a sense of divine protection and guidance for those who seek solace in their faith. The Temptation of Christ depicted on the North Doors of the Baptistery showcases another interpretation of this celestial being. With wings spread wide, it serves as a symbol of resistance against temptation, reminding us to stay steadfast in our convictions. Jacques de Gheyn's Bust Boy Turban Winged Angel Three Old Men takes us into a realm where imagination intertwines with reality. This print portrays an enigmatic figure with outstretched wings holding palm leaves - perhaps signifying victory or peace. Moving beyond traditional art forms, even oil paintings like Apotheosis of Homer and Declaration of the Rights Man and Citizen have embraced this ethereal motif. These masterpieces demonstrate how artists across different genres have found inspiration in portraying angels with wings as symbols representing enlightenment or freedom. Not limited to just visual arts, even chalk drawings like The Musicians Dream showcase how this iconic imagery transcends mediums. Here we see an angelic figure hovering above musicians' heads while they dreamily play their instruments –a testament to music's ability to transport us into heavenly realms. Winged angels also find themselves immortalized in sculptures such as Matthew the Evangelist by Francois van den Hoeye and Egbert van Panderen. Crafted with meticulous detail, these statues remind us that angels are not confined solely within two-dimensional canvases but can come to life in three-dimensional forms as well.