On Angel's Wings

This is another guardian angel from the turn of the 19th century. Even though it is signed I have not been able to identify the artist from the signature, R. Kratki. Not even in the list of postcard artists I found.

Still, it is a beautiful display of God’s love and protection, a little different in the fact the child is in danger of falling out the window. How blessed that the guardian is right there, it is always important to pray for children, and our families. Rebecca Jones

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wing shall you take refuge. Psalm 91:4

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I found this vision of loveliness, and it is listed as being painted in 1828, by Friedrich Wilhelm Von Schadow, the name Mignon appears there but I am not sure if that actually is the title.

The seated angel has a lyre or guitar of some sort, her dark hair and reddish golden wings are lit against the backdrop of night. she looks as if she may be waiting for someone to serenade or perhaps she is settling a child into sleep.

This is a beautiful example or romanticism style or art, and here is a link to the artwork of Wilhelm von Schadow. Rebecca Jones

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/schadow_wilhelm_von.html

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Another of our powerful guardian angel paintings. thi one is leading a timid child apparently from darkness to light. One can wonder as to any symbolism intended by the artist or is the angel simply pointing to the goodness of our Father.

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was a Spanish baroque painter born in 1617, until his death in 1682, he was an avid painter with over 400 to his credit, including works in a Seville convent.

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo’s were so in demand the king refused to allow their export from the country. Murillo himself never left Spain, which I think was unjust, and a shame for the art world. He had lived with  his uncle after his parents died.

A young Murillo sold devotional pictures to sell at Seville fairs. He painted religious pictures and used local peasants before finally founding the Seville Academy, having spent time in Madrid and studying the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, he softened his work and brought Rococo in even decades before it was considered an art form.

His school lasted a century and a half and even today a good painting in Spain is known as a Murillo, and the Getty Museum’s article on him says he taught pupils and breathed the same gentle spirit on them, isn’t that a beautiful quote.

Rebecca Jones

This painting by Antonio Zona, from 1854 is phenomenal, the child looks almost like a Raphael cherub but the angel is a powerfully presented figure who appears to either be guiding the child or protect him before the cross.

Antonia Zona was an Italian artist, an NeoClassical painter, he did portraits, even one of himself. I am including a link to read his biography, and I believe this is a better representation of guardian angels, though I like the sweet ones too. Rebecca Jones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Zona

Ever feel lost and alone? As a believer we are never alone, because of Jesus and we have been accepted into the beloved, He is as as near as a prayer, and is the Holy Spirit in us and we are surrounded by angels and a a cloud of witnesses.

While the are those in heaven I do not believe we are to try to talk to them or that they know the bad things going, on, it is just that Christians are always near or in His presence, they can choose to step away from His calling but are never alone. The kingdom of heaven is in us.

May angels surround you with His peace and the music of His love.

Rebecca Jones

To everyone of us at birth,

An angel is assigned.

For God is always thinking of His children,

We are always on His mind.

As we grow, our will is free to choose,

And should His grace we follow,

Faithfully, with a repentant heart.

We have nothing to lose.

We follow our Lord throughout life,

His footprints, our shoes.

But should we not accept,

Eternal life and saving grace.

The angel steps aside,

Folded wings in place.

Still his charge,

To guide toward salvation.

Prayers and petitions,

From others, to draw near.

The guardian angel will hear.

And should you by conviction,

Accept Jesus as Savior,

He will stay and find grace and favor.

So please never walk away,

From the love of God,

Offered by sacrificing His Son,

Salvation, today is the day.

And keep your guardian angel,

A gift of God, forever friend.

Eternal companion, time no more.

No need to keep it, so it will never end.

Angels given by God,

Given at birth,

Eternal companion ,

Heaven and earth.

His peace,

Rebecca Jones

This is a beautiful painting but I am unsure of the artist. Angel musicians were a common subject to many artists, and in churches and on altar pieces, some are in museums and gallery and have been restored.

It does have the look of Edward Burne Jones, a British artist.

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His paintings are gorgeous, he was a British artist, associated with the Raphael movement, here are some links to his life and exhibition and paintings. The one on the right is called Love, he also did portraits of ladies that are excellent and the days of creation, in the link. My apologies, these are so small. Rebecca Jones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Burne-Jones

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/edward-burne-jones

https://www.wikiart.org/en/edward-burne-jones

Rebecca Jones

The angel at my window,

She is there to see that there is no harm.

To see me sleeping, soundly.

In my room with blankets, safe and warm.

She stands guard at night,

In summer when it is hot,

And even in the winter, when it’s not.

With falling snow, so white.

She feels no weather,

But when we are together,

She is heaven sent, time well spent.

And welcome to come inside.

For my Father has charged her,

And safe under His wing,

I can hide.

Rebecca Jones

This angel was cut out of a vintage Christmas card.

What a lovely golden gown on this angel. Please enjoy this link:

https://www.openbible.info/topics/angels

Rebecca Jones