Angel comforting Jesus
-Three paintings that are thought provoking.
1st -A black winged Angel plays a harp during the Fall. There are two snakes emanating from the strings of her wrap.
2nd-A red, gold ,and brown winged Angel as Blind Justice. Note the bull at the pointed end of the pike. What do the babies in the cups represent?
3rd-A tarnished winged Angel whispers as she steals into a home at night. Note the people in the upper left hand corner in worried prayer.
-First Sphere http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_angelic_hierarchy
Seraphim
Cherubim
Modern English usage has blurred the distinction between cherubim and putti. Putti are the winged human baby/toddler-like beings traditionally used in figurative art
Thrones or Ophanim
-Second Sphere
Dominions
Virtues
Powers or Authorities
-Third Sphere
Principalities or Rulers
Archangels
Angels
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