This mosaic of Saint Michael is from San Apollinare Basilica in Classe, Ravenna.
"Angels and ministers of grace, defend us!" Hamlet, William Shakespeare.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Saint Michael
This mosaic of Saint Michael is from San Apollinare Basilica in Classe, Ravenna.
"Angels and ministers of grace, defend us!" Hamlet, William Shakespeare.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The Harmony of the Universe
Detail of a painting by Andreas Cellarius, 1660-61.
"Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly." – G. K. Chesterton
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Jacob's Ladder
Genesis 28,10-19 describes a dream in which Jacob saw angels ascending and descending a ladder to Heaven, the scene shown in this silk embroidery from the 16th century. Jacob awoke from his dream and said, "Surely the Lord is in this place and I did not know it."
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Inspiration
The Inspiration by Gustave Moreau
The power of Love in all ages creates angels... --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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