Sacred and legendary art : containing legends of the angels and archangels, the evangelists, the apostles, the doctors of the Church and St. Mary Magdalene as represented in the fine arts (1911)
Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 · London : Longmans, Green · leaf 79
the nine choirs, each represented by a single augel. The first (the Seraphim)hold the sacramental cup ; the Cherubim, a book; the Thrones, a throne; the Principalities,a bunch of lilies ; the Archangels are armed. The other attributes are not clearly made out. The figures have been ornamented with… … 9 Epyptian winged genius. (Louvre.) In early Art, the angels in the bloom of adolescence are alwaysamply draped; at first, in the classical tunic and pallium; afterwardsin long linen vestments with the alba and stole, as levites or deacons;or as princes, with embroidered robes and sandals, and…
Christian art and symbolism · Angels · Christian saints
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