Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : G. Bell · leaf 292
upon a gilded ground—to represent thedome of heaven. They bear olive branches, andthe colour of their robes alternates in the followingorder : rose, olive (shot with gold), and white. The rose-coloured angels have olive and zvhitewings; the white angels, rose and olive wings; andthe olive angels,… … BOTTICELLI: THE NATIVITY (NATIONAL GALLERY). Stable occur three more angels in white, rose, andgreen, respectively. Against a pale sky rise richolive-green trees, forming the background. The Virgin strikes the brightest ray of colour 273 T BOTTICELLI in red under-robe and sky-blue mantle. There isa…
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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