Sunday, May 15, 2011

One of the Dominions


This painting by Guariento di Arpo (active c. 1338-76) shows a Dominion, a type of angel which, in the angelic hierarchy, presides over nations. Traditionally they are imagined as two-winged creatures who resemble beautiful humans.

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  1. Wow, this is great!!!! I did one of the Guariento's painting a year ago ( you can see it on my byzantikablog.blogspot.com/
    But I didnt see this on before. Thank you for posting.
    Reagards from Australia

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