Angel

  • The Immaculate Conception (1874)

    The Immaculate Conception (1874)

    Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant (French, 1845–1902)

    A radiant Virgin Mary floats amid golden light, her blue robes swirling as angels gather below. Divine rays pierce the clouds, casting an otherworldly glow across the scene. The composition balances earthly weight with celestial grace, drawing the eye upward toward the sacred figure at its heart.

  • Ora Pro Nobis (1903)

    Ora Pro Nobis (1903)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    Two angels kneel in solemn prayer, their golden halos glowing softly against the dark. White robes pool around them as they bow their heads, hands clasped in devotion. The quiet intensity of their faith radiates from the canvas, pulling the viewer into their sacred moment.

  • Anunciación

    Anunciación

    Ángel Zárraga (Mexican, unknown)

    A golden light spills across the scene as the angel kneels, wings still trembling from flight. Mary’s hands hover mid-gesture—not quite refusal, not yet acceptance. The air hums with unspoken words. Between them, a silence thick enough to shape destinies.

  • The Angel of the Annunciation (c. 1330)

    The Angel of the Annunciation (c. 1330)

    Simone Martini (Italian, 1284–1344)

    Golden wings shimmer as the angel kneels, delivering divine news. Lilies bloom between them, their white petals stark against the gilded background. The Virgin’s blue robe folds in delicate ripples, her hand raised in startled grace. A moment suspended—sacred, silent, charged with unspoken words.

  • Golden Greeting

    Golden Greeting

    Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

    A golden angel descends, wings outstretched, its luminous presence filling the space. The gilded figure seems to pause mid-motion, offering a silent blessing. Light clings to every fold of its robe, every feather—radiant against the muted tones behind it. A moment both solemn and sublime.

  • Coronation of the Virgin (about 1420)

    Coronation of the Virgin (about 1420)

    Gentile da Fabriano (Italian, 1370–1427)

    Golden light bathes the Virgin as angels lower a jeweled crown onto her head. Their wings shimmer against the deep blue, their faces alight with reverence. Below, saints and martyrs gaze upward, caught in this moment of divine grace. Every inch glows with intricate patterns and radiant gold leaf.

  • The Annunciation (ca. 1525)

    The Annunciation (ca. 1525)

    Joos Van Cleve (Dutch, unknown)

    A golden light spills through the window as the angel kneels, wings still trembling. Mary’s hands pause mid-stitch, the thread slack between her fingers. The room holds its breath—divinity intrudes on the ordinary, and everything after this moment will be different.

  • St Cecilia

    St Cecilia

    John William Waterhouse (British, 1849-1917)

    A saint sits enraptured, fingers hovering above the strings. An angel leans close, whispering divine melodies only she can hear. The air hums with silent music, her face alight with celestial inspiration. Golden light spills across her robes, blurring the line between earthly devotion and heavenly communion.

  • L’Innocence (1893)

    L’Innocence (1893)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A young girl cradles a lamb, her bare feet brushing soft grass. Golden light spills over them, highlighting the lamb’s wool and the child’s delicate fingers. A wreath of wildflowers rests in her hair—simple, untamed. The scene hums with quiet purity, untouched by time or doubt.