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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.

Madonna and Child Graphic Art Painting

Gypsy — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:27:14 +0000

This image is Madonna of the Eurcharist painted by Allessandro Botticelli, circa 1470.

Madonna of the Eucharist

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

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

Free Nun Graphic

Gypsy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:02:26 +0000

This painting is of Bernadette Soubirous. Apparently she had visions of the Virgin Mary leading to the discovery of the healing waters at Lourdes.

Bernadette Soubirous

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Saint Teresa of Avila Graphic

Gypsy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:32:14 +0000

The art of Christmas past. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Saint Teresa of Avila

Pope Pious XII Portrait

Gypsy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:23:14 +0000

This is from a book without a copyright notice from 1949.

Pope Pious XII

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Catholic Holy Man Graphic

Gypsy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:13:19 +0000

This is from an old book with no copyright notice and it’s not clear who this man is. I’m digging the matching pilgrim shoes with those big buckles. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Catholic Holy Man

Religious graphic First Communion

Gypsy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:12:55 +0000

First Communion

This is from 1893. She doesn’t look too happy but she’s probably supposed to look pious and one must keep very still to keep the crown from falling off. Click on the image for the full size.