Winged Figure Collection

The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). Artist: Fra Angelico
The Annunciation, c1438-1445, (c1900-1920). A print after the fresco in the Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90. Creator: Jean Bourdichon
Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, ca. 1485-90

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

Panel in Gesso and Mother-O -Pearl, c1901. Artist: Frederick Marriott
Panel in Gesso and Mother-O -Pearl, c1901. From The Studio Volume 32. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

Time smoking a Picture, 1761 (engraving)
XJF400614 Time smoking a Picture, 1761 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: subscription ticket for Sigismonda; ); English, out of copyright

Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with dancing winged figure holding mirror and dish
FLO4974648 Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with dancing winged figure holding mirror and dish. Genius of Apollo with string of pearls around its thigh and calf

The Adoration of the Lamb. Study, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
The Adoration of the Lamb. Study, early-mid 18th century

Truth, Time and History, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Francisco Goya
Truth, Time and History, late 18th-early 19th century

The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619

Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641

"Deliver us from Evil", from the "Lyra Germanica", 1860. Creator: T. Bolton
"Deliver us from Evil", from the "Lyra Germanica", 1860. In the present edition the work is carefully produced as a gift-book

Angel with book, c1524. Creator: Bellemare Group
Angel with book, c1524. From a Book of Hours. Attributed to the Bellemare Group

The Annunciation, 1497. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1497. From Horae (a book of hours). Inscribed by Philipp Melanchthon

Scene from Antiquity, 1746. Creator: Johan Frederik Horling
Scene from Antiquity, 1746

The Annunciation, 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1400-1410. From a Book of Hours

Priests and winged figure, mid 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Priests and winged figure, mid 14th century. Illustration in "Le Roman de la Rose" (The Romance of the Rose), a medieval poem in Old French

Le Départ de 1871. Creator: Cham
Le Depart de 1871. The Departure of 1871

Putto in front of a Hedge of Roses. Creator: Unknown
Putto in front of a Hedge of Roses, Unknown date. Manner of Francesco Pesellino

Venus and Cupid, early 16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus and Cupid, early 16th century

Gods of the old Japanese mythology: the War-God Maris descending on the Holy Boar, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Gods of the old Japanese mythology: the War-God Maris descending on the Holy Boar, 1860. The winged figure to the left is Foo, and [the winged figure] to the right Tenyu

Capital with Winged Lion, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Capital with Winged Lion, 2nd century

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

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

Cupid, 1807. Creator: Fredric Westin
Cupid, 1807

The Annunciation, c1524. Creator: Master Jean de Mauléon
The Annunciation, c1524. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Cupid Bringing and Honeycomb to Venus, 1541. Creator: Hans Brosamer
Cupid Bringing and Honeycomb to Venus, 1541

Lucifer, c. 1890. Creator: Franz von Stuck
Lucifer, c. 1890

Disk, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Disk, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Design for a pendant with a woman with dragonfly wings, of gold, rubies, opals and enamel, c.1905

Triumphant Cupid among Emblems of Art and War, 17th century. Creators: Thomas Willeboirts, Paul de Vos
Triumphant Cupid among Emblems of Art and War, 17th century

Angels carry the body of Christ - Pietà, c.1587. Creator: Bartholomeus Spranger
Angels carry the body of Christ - Pieta, c.1587

The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Snake with severed head bearing the portrait of Oldenbarnevelt. On the body of the snake 13 circles with portraits of the conspirators against Prince Maurits

Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes

Last Judgment, 1611. Creator: Aert Pietersz
Last Judgment, 1611

The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds at night; a host of angels in the air

Shepherdess with flying Cupid, 1760-1802. Creator: Gilles-Antoine Demarteau
Shepherdess with flying Cupid, 1760-1802

Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856....a beautiful work of art...presented to Captain Sir Robert M'Clure, late of her Majesty's discovery-ship Investigator

"Luna in her Car", from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"Luna in her Car", from "The Winter's Tale", at the Princess Theatre, 1856. London stage production by Charles Kean

The Testimonial presented to Dr. Hassall, on Thursday, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Testimonial presented to Dr. Hassall, on Thursday, 1856. Gift to British chemist and microscopist Arthur Hill Hassall

Angel of the Scutari Monument, by Marochetti, at the Crystal Palace, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Angel of the Scutari Monument, by Marochetti, at the Crystal Palace, 1856. Detail from a model of the Scutari Monument, designed by Baron Marochetti

Amor Kissing Venus, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
Amor Kissing Venus, 1700-1725. Manner of Adriaen van der Werff

Peace Supplement, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Supplement, 1856. End of the Crimean War: allegorical figures of Peace holding a sheaf of wheat, and War with a flaming torch

The Three Norns, 1844. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard Lund
The Three Norns, 1844. (Deities in Norse mythology.)

Allons pour année papa mars... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Allons pour annee papa mars... 19th century

Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680

Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Other Title(s): Mars and Venus

Time, 1810. Creator: Pieter Christoffel Wonder
Time, 1810

Peter and His Children Visited by Three Flying Figures, c. 1783. Creator: Thomas Stothard
Peter and His Children Visited by Three Flying Figures, c. 1783

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"The Winged Figure: A Timeless Symbol of Divine Intervention and Human Destiny" Throughout history, the concept of a winged figure has captivated artists and viewers alike, representing various themes such as spirituality, celestial beings, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. From ancient civilizations to modern times, this captivating motif continues to inspire awe and contemplation. One of the earliest depictions can be found in "The Annunciation" by Fra Angelico. Created between 1438-1445, this masterpiece portrays the angel Gabriel with majestic wings delivering a divine message to the Virgin Mary. The ethereal presence of the winged figure symbolizes heavenly intervention in human affairs. In "The Evangelical Symbols, " dating back to 800 AD but recreated in the 20th century, we witness four winged creatures representing Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These symbols serve as messengers of God's word throughout time. Moving forward into German Renaissance artistry is an exquisite ceiling painting adorned with wood mosaic and embroidery from 1898. Although its creator remains unknown today, their craftsmanship beautifully captures a winged figure amidst intricate designs that evoke a sense of grandeur. Jean Bourdichon's manuscript leaf from a Book of Hours showcases another interpretation of the winged figure during ca. 1485-90. This delicate artwork depicts an angel announcing news to Mary while surrounded by ornate details that transport us back to medieval times. Frederick Marriott's panel in Gesso and Mother-O-Pearl crafted around 1901 offers yet another perspective on this enigmatic symbol. With meticulous attention to detail, Marriott presents us with an elegant portrayal where light reflects off iridescent surfaces creating an otherworldly ambiance. In William Hogarth's engraving "Time smoking a Picture" from 1761 (engraving), we encounter Time personified as a winged figure holding both hourglass and scythe.