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