Winged Figure Collection (page 3)

The Nativity with St Michael, c.1500. Creator: Workshop of the Master of the Triptych of Louis XII
The Nativity with St Michael, c.1500. Triptych. The Nativity flanked by standing saints under arches supported on by twisted columns. Right panel: Saint Michael, lance in hand, tramples on the Devil

Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La philosophie affran... c.1890
Esquisse pour le salon des Lettres de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La philosophie affranchit la pensee, c.1890. Philosophy frees Thought

Gloire et louange a toi, satan, dans les hauteurs du ciel ou tu regnas, et dans les...), 1890. Creator: Odilon Redon
Gloire et louange a toi, satan, dans les hauteurs du ciel ou tu regnas, et dans les profondeurs de l'enfer, ou vaincu, tu reves en silence

The Haunting (Hantise), 1893. Creator: Odilon Redon
The Haunting (Hantise), 1893

Sous l'aile d'ombre, l'etre noir appliquait une active morsure (Beneath the wing of shadow...)
Sous l'aile d'ombre, l'etre noir appliquait une active morsure (Beneath the wing of shadow the black creature was biting energetically), 1891

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

Frontispiece, 1889. Creator: Odilon Redon
Frontispiece, 1889

A Caricature and Five Forms; A Man in Profile, a Winged Creature and a Boy [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Caricature and Five Forms; A Man in Profile, a Winged Creature and a Boy [verso], 1884-1888

Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

Allegory of construction of the new Hotel de Ville, 1881. Creator: Paul Alexandre Alfred Leroy
Allegory of construction of the new Hotel de Ville, 1881

Covered Goblet with Winged Ball, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Covered Goblet with Winged Ball, c. 1520/1525

Esquisse pour la mairie du 6ème arrondissement de Paris. Liberté. Egalité. Fraternité, 1887
Esquisse pour la mairie du 6eme arrondissement de Paris. Liberte. Egalite. Fraternite, 1887. Rights of Man

Winged Woman on a Star, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Winged Woman on a Star, c. 1515/1518

Apollo receiving the Lyre from the hands of music, c1870. Creator: Jules Elie Delaunay
Apollo receiving the Lyre from the hands of music, c1870

Birth and Baptism Certificate, 1814. Creator: Heinrich Ebner
Birth and Baptism Certificate, 1814

Scene from the Pantomime of "Harlequin and the Dragon of Wantley", at Sadler's Wells Theatre, 1850
Scene from the Pantomime of "Harlequin and the Dragon of Wantley", at Sadler's Wells Theatre, [London], 1850....the voracious Dragon gobbles up a child just as the Baron of Wantley is

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£100 each) - Mr. G. G. Adams, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£100 each) - Mr. G. G. Adams, 1850....a gracefully modelled group, in low relief, of Fame, Industry, and Commerce

Adelphi - Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", [Adelphi Theatre, London], 1850....The piece opens with a scene, representing the Realm of Reptiles, in which Spiderion

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, pub 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, published 1803

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier, 1610/59. Creator: Schelte Adamsz Bolswert
The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier, 1610/59

Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d

Cupid with Bandaged Eyes, 1540/45. Creator: Leon Davent
Cupid with Bandaged Eyes, 1540/45

Fame Blowing on a Trumpet, n.d. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Fame Blowing on a Trumpet, n.d

Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Winged Lion, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Winged Lion, 1850. That the interest raised by the exhibition of these remarkable monuments of a remote historic period does

Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Eagle-Winged Bull, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Eagle-Winged Bull, 1850. That the interest raised by the exhibition of these remarkable monuments of a remote historic period

Fluttering Spread Thy Purple Pinions, Gentle, n.d. Creator: John Wood the Younger
Fluttering Spread Thy Purple Pinions, Gentle, n.d

The First Whisper of Love, c. 1889. Creator: John Douglas Miller
The First Whisper of Love, c. 1889

Design for a Monument to Sailors, n.d. Creator: John Bacon II
Design for a Monument to Sailors, n.d

Our Saviour after the Temptation - painted by Sir George Hayter, M. A. S. L. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Our Saviour after the Temptation - painted by Sir George Hayter, M. A. S. L. 1850. Exhibition at the British Institution. This miracle must be considered the first great triumph of Jesus Christ

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 28. - M. Wiener, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 28. - M. Wiener, 1850. Her Majesty's Commissioners for promoting the Exhibition of 1851 give notice, that

Nimroud Sculptures at the British Museum - Colossal Figure of Winged Man or Divinity, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Nimroud Sculptures at the British Museum - Colossal Figure of Winged Man or Divinity, 1850. That the interest raised by the exhibition of these remarkable monuments of a remote historic period does

The Kneeling Cupid, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Kneeling Cupid, 1850. Exhibit in the Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, residence of the Marquis of Londonderry, in Park Lane, London

The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Creators: Horace Harral, K. Johnson
The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours. The scene is the cabin of a peasant

The International Exhibition: "Love Resting on Friendship", sculptured by Professor... 1862
The International Exhibition: "Love Resting on Friendship", sculptured by Professor Fantachiotti, in the Italian Court, 1862

A Seated Angel (Peri), Mounted on an album leaf (image 3 of 4), between c1610 and c1625. Creator: Unknown
A Seated Angel (Peri), Mounted on an album leaf (image 3 of 4), between c1610 and c1625

Selene and Endymion, c1770. Creator: Ubaldo Gandolfi
Selene and Endymion, c1770

The Reunion of Cupid and Psyche, between c1789 and c1792. Creator: Jean-Pierre Saint-Ours
The Reunion of Cupid and Psyche, between c1789 and c1792

Lucifer Carries Cain up into the Finite Space, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Lucifer Abandons Cain to his Fate, from Eight Etchings on Byrons Cain, 1919-1920

Ancient Egyptian decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Egyptian decoration, (1898). Examples of architecture and painting from Ancient Egypt: Fig 1: Painted relief-figure from a column of the temple at Denderah

Medieval illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Figs 1-4: From the 14th century. Figs 5-13: With the single leaves and flowers from the 15th century...In the illumination of manuscripts the livelier forms

Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). Creator: Bartolome Bermejo
Saint Michael Triumphs over the Devil, 1468, (1946). The saint, in golden armour and holding a crystal shield, swings his sword above Satan, as the paintings patron, Antoni Joan, lord of Tous

Cupid Chastised, 1613. Creator: Bartolomeo Manfredi
Cupid Chastised, 1613

St. Michael, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
St. Michael, ca. 1435-1491

St. Matthew, seated on a cloud and dipping a quill into an inkwell held by an angel, who is also holding a scroll, from a series of the four evangelists after Giulio Romano, ca. 1518-20

Saint Michael holding scales and a lance, a demon beneath him, from the series P... ca
Saint Michael holding scales and a lance, a demon beneath him, from the series Piccoli Santi (Small Saints), ca. 1500-1527

The Annunciation, ca. 1485-92. Creator: Sandro Botticelli
The Annunciation, ca. 1485-92

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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.