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Vintage French Map Illustration

Gypsy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:45:30 +0000

French Map Illustration

This is a corner illustration from a 17th century map of Paris. Today’s version would be quite factual and not contain any artwork so we are grateful that vintage versions survive.

I’ve isolated just the shield and crown if you want to pop the image into your collage without the cloudy background. As always click on the image for the full size.

French Crown and Shield

Angel Graphic from The Nativity

Gypsy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:55:51 +0000

Angel Detail

This detail of the angel is from the The Nativity circa 1420, Master of Flemalle. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Winter Angel Graphic

Gypsy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:36:27 +0000

Winter Angel

The Angel Saint Michael Slaying the Dragon

Gypsy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:32:53 +0000

I think it’s cool how archangels are depicted as either gender depending on the artist’s view. Many years ago angels would show up in my dreams and they had enormous wingspans, taking up the entire room. There are so many paintings and drawings of angels it’s hard to say if they really are huge or our mind tells us so because of how they are depicted. In the Bible whenever angels appear they always say “do not be afraid” so maybe they are larger than life!

The Angel Saint Michael

Angel with Cymbals Graphic from Italian Painting

Gypsy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:22:09 +0000

I never get tired of angels and I’m especially fond of the classical paintings. I think the halos are really cool with a spiritual vibe. This angel is a detail from the Pala dei Linaioli by Fra Angelico in Florence, Italy.

Angel with Cymbals

Madonna and Child with Angels Graphic

Gypsy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:59:41 +0000

Such beauty in the classics. This is a detail from “Madonna and Child” by Filippino Lippi from the Louvre in Paris.

Detail from Madonna and Child

Musical Angels Graphic Art

Gypsy — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:42:57 +0000

Yup, more angels. This detail of musical angels is from the painting “Coronation of the Virgin” by Fra Angelico at the Louvre, Paris. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Musical Angels

Angel with Flowers graphic

Gypsy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:03:14 +0000

This is a detail from the painting “Madonna and Child with Angels” by Cosimo Rosselli, 1439-1507. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Angel with Flower Bowl

Victorian Angel with Horn Graphic

Gypsy — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:33 +0000

Here’s a lovely Christmas angel carrying a horn filled with flowers. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Victorian Angel

Victorian Angels with Doves Graphic

Gypsy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:10:05 +0000

Send the message of peace this Christmas with these angels and doves. Be sure and click on the image to save the graphic in full size.

Victorian angels and doves