Angels and Doves in the arts

 

Pietro Melandri ceramic angel

Pietro Melandri ceramica angel, Faenza

 

The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures. In Ancient Greek and Roman mythology, it was a symbol of love and the renewal of life and in ancient Japan, a dove carrying a sword symbolised the end of war. Doves were regarded as sacred animals, and many depictions appeared in art where they appeared with the goddess of love and friendship, particuarly for Aphrodite and Venus.

The iconic dove stands for peace and harmony, inner tranquility, purity and spirit. Angels have been associated with similar attributes but tend to towards guidance, protection, blessings, triumph and victory.

In the past, people have turned to these images when seeking solace and calm and in these cathartic and catalytic times, their presence is uplifting and welcome.

 

Russian Paverpol Angel

Valentina Pisarevskaya – 2012

 

 

Anya Manya--Angel with an Umbrella

Anya Manya– ‘Angel with an Umbrella’

 

 

Archway angel - Kermanshah city,-Taq e Bostanf-Persia

Ancient archway angel – Kermanshah city, Taq e Bostanf

Persia

 

 

Ceramic vessel-Lady and doves Alasdair and Rish Gordon

 ‘Lady and doves’ Alasdair and Rish Gordon

 

 

Lalique--==angel-brooch

Rene Lalique Angel Brooch

1902

 

Liubka-Kirilova-titled-'`Nike`-(bronze-Victory-Goddess-Contemporary-abstract-statuette

Liubka Kirilova-`Nike` sculpture

 

 

 

Talavera Majolica Blue Dove planter

Talavera Folk Art Majolica Blue Dove planter

Mexico

 

 

Nayeli Vazquez terracotta pottery Angel

Nayeli Vazquez pottery Angel

 

 

Nude-and-Dove'-Serving-Bowl-from-Vallauris,-1940s

‘Nude Angel and Dove’ serving bowl

Vallauris, 1940s

 

Jytte Høeg bronze sculpture

 

 

Pataikos, slayer of snakes- NGV

‘Pataikos, slayer of snakes’

NGV

 

 

Light blue Pendulum-electric- Mantle clock, Two doves model-1926

Pendulum electric mantle clock, Two Doves model

1926

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Pietro Melandri-Bowl-with-dove

Pietro Melandri dove bowl

Italy

 

Jesus leaving the tomb - Painting by Gustav Dore

Leaving the tomb – Gustave Doré

 

 

Angel-Ochrana-Katy.Katy---16.9inches

‘Angel Ochrana’  — Katy.Katy

height 16.9inches

 

 

Hornsea-Pottery-Muramic-Peace-Dove-Wall-Plaque-1970's

Hornsea Pottery Muramic Peace Dove

 

 

Silk Road Gold and jade artifact

Afghanistan

 

 

André Metthey (French, 1871-1920) - Painted and glazed ceramic vase decorated by French painter André Derain

André Metthey – Painted and glazed ceramic vase decorated by French painter André Derain

(French, 1871-1920)

 

 

Sculpture Angelic whisper-by Ginger Gilmour

Sculpture ‘Angelic whisper’ by Ginger Gilmour

 

 

Victor-Hugo’s-Funeral---The vigil under the triumphal arch Georges Clairin

The vigil under the triumphal arch — Georges Clairin

 

 

 

Romian Tirtoff-aphrodite-lady-doves

Romian Tirtoff – ‘Aphrodite’ with her doves

 

 

Heavenly Bodies-Photos-Amaarah-Rahman-John Galiano

Heavenly Bodies — John Galiano

Photo–Amaarah Rahman

 

 

Anteros, the ancient Greek symbol of Selfless Love

Sir Alfred Gilbert — Anteros, the ancient Greek symbol of Selfless Love

 

 

Alexis Silk---Angel (Blue),-2013----Mattson's Fine Art

Alexis Silk—‘Angel (Blue)’ 

2013

Mattson’s Fine Art

 

 

terracotta sculpture - Raymie

Terracotta sculpture – Raymie

 

 

Richard Stainthorp wire sculpture

Richard Stainthorp wire sculpture. UK

 

 

Romain de Tirtoff-(Erté)-Art Deco Angel

Romain de Tirtoff (Erté) – Art Deco Angel

 

 

'Goddess Of Victory' statue

Zhangmx Sculpture – ‘Goddess Of Victory’ statue

 

 

Saint Anne De Langlais-1928-Wood Engraving

Saint Anne De Langlais – Art Deco Wood Engraving

 1928, France

 

 

Salvador Dali-(Spanish,-1904-1989)Triumphant Angel,-1976

Salvador Dali — ‘Triumphant Angel’

1976

 

 

1930-.fr-Demetre -Chiparus Lady with dove

Demetre  Chiparus – bronze ‘Lady with Dove’

1930’s France

 

 

African garden angel statue

24.75 ins

 

Angel sculpture----Deborah Halpern

‘Angel’ sculpture —- Deborah Halpern

 

 

Anya Manya--Angel Tolik

Anya Manya– ‘Angel Tolik’

Russia

 

 

Memorial to the Cathars-Caunes, Minervois

Memorial to the Cathars – Caunes, Minervois

1210

 

 

Shepard Fairey mural in NY

 

 

'The Hackwood Tray', an oval two-handled inscribed and dated Furnival pottery tray painted by John Eyre with David the Psalmist

‘The Hackwood Tray’, an oval two-handled inscribed and dated Furnival pottery tray painted by John Eyre with David the Psalmist

 

 

 

angel on the door of the Debra Berhan (Abbey-of-Light) Ethiopia

An angel on the door of the Debra Berhan (Abbey-of-Light)

Ethiopia

 

african-american-artist-african-artEnchanted-Angel-art-by-Kevin-Johnson

‘Enchanted Angel’ — Kevin Johnson

 

 

1906-Edward Reginald Frampton_The Angel Of The Sea

Edward Reginald Frampton — ‘The Angel Of The Sea’

1906

 

 

1950s Lee Man Pong -- Peace and prosperity Painting of doves

Lee Man Pong — ‘Peace and prosperity’

1950’s

 

giovanni_antonio_sogliani Angel oil painting

Giovanni Antonio Sogliani

 

 

Edward Coley Burne Jones_-The guardian angel

Sir Edward Coley Burne Jones — ‘The Guardian Angel’

 

 

A-mid-19th-century-turquoise-and-ruby-St-Esprit-brooch,-circa-1850,-set-with-circular-cabochon-rubies

A mid 19th century turquoise and ruby St Esprit brooch

circa 1850

 

Amphore Art Nonuveau angel vase

Amphora Art Nouveau angel vase

 

Ancient Angel -

Ovidiu Kloska – Angel of the Ancients

 

 

Angel--Angel-prelude---1909---Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis

Watching Angel – Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis

1909

 

 

Angel harpist by Forest Rogers

‘Angel’ harpist by Forest Rogers

 

 

Tree carved Angel-Marvin Elliott-2006

Tree carved ‘Angel’ – Marvin Elliott

2006

 

 

Sculpture of Angel of Awakening” by Lisa Azzano

Sculpture of ‘Angel of Awakening’ by Lisa Azzano

 

 

Angel of Compassion - Ginger Gilmour

Angel of Compassion – Ginger Gilmour

 

 

Angels, 1924 (conceived), 1927 (executed), porcelain hand-painted with gold, etched with an agate tip.

Art Deco porcelain Angel – hand-painted with gold, etched with an agate tip.

1924 (conceived), 1927 (executed)

 

 

Angel sculpture Kiet Nuij

Bronze Angel sculpture — Kiet Nuij

 

 

Abstract green angel vase

 

 

Angel Wings glass sculpture,-1943--Ruth Brnhard

Angel Wings glass sculpture – photo Ruth Bernhard

1943

 

 

Deruta plate decorated with Angel--Umbria 16th century

Deruta plate decorated with Angel–Umbria, 16th century

 

 

Lalique Satin finished and transparent crystal doves in flight vase

Lalique Satin finished and transparent crystal doves in flight vase

 

 

 

Art Deco Etched Glass Dove

Art Deco Etched Glass Dove

 

 

Turtle Doves art deco French wall plaque-EG-Luneville

Turtle Doves art deco French wall plaque — EG Luneville

 

 

Venus and Anchises--William Blake Richmond

 

‘Venus and Anchises’ — William Blake Richmond

 

 

artist Adelina Pedro of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

Artist Adelina Pedro of San Bartolo Coyotepec

Oaxaca, Mexico

 

 

Audrey FlackRecording-Angel (clay-maquette)-for Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Audrey Flack and her Recording Angel (clay-maquette) for Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, Tennessee

 

 

The-Recording-Angel-bronze-sculpture-outside-the-Schermerhorn-Symphony-Center

Recording Angel –  Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville, Tennessee

 

 

Beautiful-Art-Deco-Ceramic-Dove-sculpture

Art Deco ceramic dove

 

 

Bronze and marble twin doves mantle clock

Bronze and marble twin doves mantle clock

 

 

CCAMER Three-tier chandelier with ruffled glass drops, Italy, 1960s

CCAMER Three-tier chandelier with ruffled glass drops, Italy

 1960’s

 

 

John The Baptist mosaic at San Marco basilica

John The Baptist mosaic at San Marco Basilica

 

 

Cubist-Angel Salvadore Dali

Cubist Angel  —  Salvadore Dali

 

 

 

‘Annunciation’ by Fra Filippo Lippi

1448

 

 

Angel motif vase Della Robbia Co

Angel motif vase –  Della Robbia Co

 

 

Johfra Bosschart

 

 

Ceramic white dove

Cream white Deco dove

 

 

Edwin Ohrstrom Orrefors vase with girl and dove--1982

Edwin Ohrstrom Orrefors vase with girl and dove

Sweden-1982

 

 

Winged Persian Dancer oil lamp

Winged Persian Dancer oil lamp

 

 

Flapper and dove painted on glass

Flapper and dove painted on glass

 

 

 

Kloska_Ovidiu guardian angel

Kloska Ovidiu Guardian Angel

Romania

 

 

Marianne Angel Victory Medal

Marianne Angel Victory Medal

1934, France

 

Birth of the Angels-Lacroix-oil

‘Birth of the Angels’ oil painting – Lacroix

 

 

Katherine-Gullo-Earth-Angel-with-Cat--Porcelain

Katherine Gullo – porcelain ‘Earth Angel with Cat’

 

 

Alexis-Silk-angel sculpture

Alexis Silk — angel sculpture

 

 

‘Dakini’    —  Sharmon Davidson

This image just seemed to appear in my mind’s eye. A dakini is a spiritual being in Buddhism, similar to an angel.

 

 

Georges Braque-Purple and white dove stained glass window 1962

Georges Braque – Purple and white peace dove stained glass window

1962

 

Gian Lorenzo Bernini,-Angel sculpture

Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Angel sculpture

 

 

Georges Jules Victor Clairin The Goddess Neith egyptian art

Georges Jules Victor Clairin —  ‘The Goddess Neith’

 

 

 

 

Ceramic angel sculpture Gio' Ponti and Pietro Melandri

Ceramic angel sculpture Gio’ Ponti & Pietro Melandri

 

 

Guy Arno Nude with a dove-mid century

Guy Arno ‘Nude with a dove’

1967

 

 

Art Deco Mantle Clock by Jarlaud Dijon

French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Jarlaud Dijon

 

 

Iznik tle twin Doves turquoise blue and black

Iznik tile twin Doves

 

 

Juan Santiago ceramic angel figures-2011

Juan Santiago ceramic angel figures

2011

 

 

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