The Angels Of The Hierarchy - Principates

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This painting by Edward Burne-Jones, titled "The Angels Of The Hierarchy - Principates," depicts a majestic and serene angel. The artwork features soft, muted earth tones and a significant use of blue to highlight the large, detailed wings of the angel. This angel is shown in a front-view stance, looking directly at the viewer, which provides an immediate and engaging connection.The angelic figure is dressed in ancient Roman-style armor, lending a sense of both antiquity and strength to the character. Its expression is solemn and contemplative, adding a layer of depth to its supernatural aura. Notably, in one hand the angel holds a traditional broom, while its other hand grips a long chain attached to a collar around a subdued beast lying at the angel's feet. This beast, which resembles a lion with exaggerated, almost dragon-like features, represents potentially malevolent forces that have been tamed or subdued by the principality.The symbolism here is rich and connects with the angelic hierarchy in religious texts, where Principates are understood to be protectors of religions and ministers of the nation.

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Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) was a British designer and Victorian narrative painter. He was born in Birmingham to a picture-framer. He intended to become a minister and studied theology at Oxford. However, his life took a turn when he met William Morris. Together they formed The Brotherhood, a society worshipping the poets and architecture of the middle ages. They both worked together on several projects for Morris & Co. Burne-Jones designed tapestries, jewellery, sculptures, ceramics, furniture and stained glass for the company. His artworks truly captured the spirit of the nineteenth century and the Arts and Crafts movement. In recent decades his art has had a renaissance and become among the most expensive pre-raphaelite artworks to be sold at auction.