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Archangel Gabriel flying
by Lynda Miller Baker
This Icon is egg tempera and gold leaf on antique wood panel measuring 45cm x 30cm approx
It is detail of the Annunciation based on an early 14c Byzantine icon in the Ohrid Icon Gallery, Yugoslavia
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Representation of a female or androgynous Gabriel, Archangel Gabriel Flying
Thursday, December 11, 2008
13th Century Georgian Icons
Georgian 13th Century Icons
found at: www.parliament.geArchangel Gabriel
Archangels Gabriel and Micheal
Archangel
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
He Stormed Out and Came Back With an Angel
or 'why history doesn't always have to repeat itself..'
A short story by Francesca Giles
(c) 2008 Francesca Giles
“Why do you keep shouting at me she pleaded?” He glared and yelled abuse again. Accusations that cut her to the quick, touching her own vulnerability.
“You make me just want to walk out of here” he spat. He knew this would hurt her.
She felt pretty desperate. These words took her straight back to the first time she had parted company on bad terms. That event in her life 50 years ago can only be described as a tragedy and he was one of the few people who knew the effect it had on her life.
Her insecurities, her sadness and her grief. Her usual reaction would be to beg him not to go. What if she never saw him again? Sometimes history does repeat itself and she could not let this happen again. Her thoughts were rushing through her mind, together with pictures and images of the past. It was like a waking nightmare, and she was unable to utter a single word. Too late, the front door slammed and he was gone.
A state of confusion and panic set in, evoking all the terrible emotions of the past. She could see this as a pattern in her life. It must be her fault.
She deserved to be punished…….or did she? Had she really done anything wrong? Was she to blame?
Out of this confusion emerged an incredible calm, almost like a ‘letting go’. The silence that fell on the house was soothing.
Her thoughts slowed as waves of warmth seemed to be washing over her. As she regained her poise and dignity she could sense something quite wonderful emerging. Just the thought that she was not to blame. Could this truly be the reality? If she was asked the question, she would reply that she was not a victim.
She refused to accept the identity of a victim. Some pretty awful things had happened in her life, but she was not a victim. If she said it often enough it must be true. Her thoughts were very quiet but an idea was emerging. These things did happen in her life, but maybe she was not to blame?
She was suddenly jolted out of her silence. The front door was being closed gently. The sense of calm remained. He had returned.
She braced herself slightly, preparing for another outrage, or would it be the cold steely approach she had seen many times before. She was surprised as she looked into his face, into the eyes that she had loved for so long. Beyond those eyes and into his soul, his very being. She liked what she saw and was not surprised by what she heard as he said………….”I met an Angel and I have brought him home with me”.
She replied…..”I know.”
Detail of Angel playing a flagelot by Edward Burne-Jones
12th Century Georgian Mosaic
Georgian 12th Century Mosaic
found at: www.sacredsites.comVirgin and Child / Archangel Gabriel Mosaic
Gelati
image of gabriel found at: kutaisidotorg.tripod.com
Interior of the church of Gelati, Kutaisi
Situated on a wooded hill 11 kilometers northeast of Kutaisi, the beautiful monastery and academy of Gelati was founded by King David the Builder in 1106. The academy, the original building of which is still standing, drew scholars from throughout eastern Europe and was a great center of neo-Platonist metaphysical philosophy between the 12th and 15th centuries. The Cathedral of the Virgin, completed in 1125 received additions in the 13th and 14th centuries. The interior of the church is filled with light coming from the large windows and many colorful frescos grace the walls. The pride of the church and one of Georgia's greatest works of art is an extraordinary mosaic composed of 2.5 million pieces of stone. Created in the 1130's, it features the Virgin and Child with the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Outside the church, to the southwest, is a sacred spring that is known to have been a pagan holy place before the arrival of Christianity. Gelati was ravaged by the Ottoman Turks in 1510 and further damaged by the Lezghians in 1579 but King Bagrat III subsequently restored the church and monastery. Russia annexed Georgia in 1801 and while Gelati lost all royal patronage from this time forward, pilgrims continued to visit the sacred place. In 1922 the Communists closed the monastery and pilgrimages were forbidden. The church was reconsecrated in 1988 and has again become a favorite place of pilgrimage for Georgian persons.
11th century church at pagan holy place, monastery of Gelati, Kutaisi
Angel Gabriel Pencil Drawing
found at: http://www.risingdove.com/risingdove
Gabriel
Halftone greeting card from original pencil on paper
© 1986 Miriam A. Kilmer
| "Gabriel" (c) 1986 Miriam A. Kilmer Detail |
Halftone greeting card from original pencil on paper (private collection).
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The original pencil drawing "Gabriel" is not for sale. However, original pastel paintings by Miriam A. Kilmer are available for sale at Foxhall Gallery. Please contact Jerry Eisely by phone (202-966-7144), fax (202-363-2345), or email foxhallgallery@foxhallgallery.com.
For additional information, contact Miriam at miriam@risingdove.com
Original Art and Graphics © 1997 - 2002 Miriam A. Kilmer.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Representation of a female or androgynous Gabriel after Boticelli
Archangel Gabriel - The Annunciation
by Lynda Miller Baker
In a Private Collection, Northern Ireland.
This Icon is Egg tempera and gold leaf on antique wood panel measuring 70cm x 70cm
After Boticelli.
The Angel Gabrial Iconostas in Antiochan Cathedral
More info at: www.saintelias.com
Two wonderful pictures of Orthodox Iconastas from an Antiochan Cathedral in Brampton Ontario, Canada
The Angel Gabriel
Angel Gabriel Iconastas
Angel Michael Iconastas
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Daniels Vision explained by Angel Gabriel
Daniel's Vision explained by Angel Gabriel
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn 1606 – 1669
oil on canvas (98 × 119 cm) — ca. 1650
Gemäldegalerie der Staatlichen Museen, Berlin
This work is linked to Daniel 8:17
Saturday, November 29, 2008
c. 1480. Now in Rijksmuseum Netherlands
The Annunciation
c. 1480. Now in Rijksmuseum Netherlands
Tilman Riemenschneider
Alabaster, occasional polychromy and gilt
Size: 39x40.5 cm
The group consists of two separate pieces, probably once part of a single domestic altar.
It depicts the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary: the angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will have a child, the son of God.
Mary and Gabriel are depicted in a vivid and detailed manner.
These figures were made in around 1480 by Tilman Riemenschneider, one of the principal German sculptors of the Late Middle Ages.
He used an expensive material: Alabaster. Alabaster is a stone with an extremely fine structure.
It can be beautifully mottled or grained and is often slightly translucent.
The finely detailed alabaster is so beautiful that it was only painted intermittently to provide accentuation.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Angel Gibril reveals himself to the Prophet
In this Turkish miniature, the Angel Gibril (Gabriel) comes and reveals himself to Mohammed.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
The Temptation of Caine
extract from
The Temptation Of Caine
found at: http://www.thelairofdarkness.com
I wept blood.
I caught the tears in a
cup
and drank them.
When I looked up from my drink
of
sorrow,
the archangel Gabriel
gentle Gabriel
Gabriel, Lord of
Mercy
appeared to me.
The archangel Gabriel said unto me,
"Son of
Adam, Son of Eve.
Behold the mercy of the Father is
greater
than you
can ever know
for even now there is a path opened
a road of Mercy
and
you shall call this road [Golconda].
And tell your children of it,
for by
that road may they come
once again to dwell in the Light."
And with
that, the darkness
was lifted
like a veil
and the only light
was
Lilith's bright eyes.
Looking around me, I knew
that I had
Awakened.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Fasting and the Month of Ramadan
Representation of a female or androgynous Gabriel
The Archangel Gabriel.
The Archangel Gabriel. Yet another piece for the Archangel project.
She is the angel of the Annunciation, Resurrection, Mercy, Vengeance, Death, and Revelation.
The entire painting is 20x28 inches, done in watercolor. I've had a number of people already ask me about my choice to paint Gabriel as a woman.
In fact, if you look through much religious art, you will find that if not common, there are many representations of a female or androgenous Gabriel.
She is unique as the only female in the higher echelons.
Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
Link: www.shadowscapes.com
Chapel of Saint Gabriel
The Chapel of Saint
Gabriel
The Chapel of Saint Gabriel is established as a resource for
Christians throughout the Known World of the Current Middle Ages, to serve
as a
resource for communal support, to discuss issues pertinent to Christianity
in
the Current Middle Ages, to post notices or inquiries regarding services at
Society events, to study the History of the Church and the practices of
Christianity during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, etc.
By becoming
a
member of this group, members agree to set aside the technicalities of
denominational
Link:
http://groups.yah
oo.com/group/chapelofsaintgabriel/
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Angel Gibril reveals himself to the Prophet
Angel Gibrail (Gabriel) in Islamic Art
These Turkish miniatures, depict the Angel Gibril (Gabriel or Gibrail) appearng to Prophet Muhammed, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Gibril is believed by Muslims to have dictated the Holy Koran to Mohammed (S.A.W) and to have taken The Prophet to Jerusalem
In Islamic art the aura of a holy person or being is depicted as a fiery ring surrounding them
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Angel Gabrial Descent of Holy Spirit Iconostas
Found at : www.dhsparish.com
Two wonderful pictures of Orthodox Iconastas from The Descent of The Holy Spirit Church in Deerfield
The Angel Gabriel
Angel Gabriel Iconastas
Angel Michael Iconastas
Monday, May 14, 2007
Annunciation on Royal Doors
Annunciation on Royal Doors (one panel)
Icon Gallery, Ohrid
From the church of St. Nicholas Hospitaller, Ohrid.
14th-15th century
111 x 36 cm.
Found at: www.soros.org.mk
Tempera. Plaster ground on board
Today - Icon Gallery, Ohrid.
Condition: Relatively well preserved. Damage due to flaking of plaster ground in the lower part.
Iconography: Archangel Gabriel is shown in full length, facing half left. He gives a blessing with his right hand and in his left holds a rod. He is dressed in red hiton and purple himation.
The upper part of the doors – King Solomon shown in half-length, dressed in green divineation and purple mantle. In his right hand he holds an unfurled scroll inscribed with text of a prophecy. The background, gold.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Annunciation on Royal Doors, Ohrid, Macedonia
Annunciation on Royal Doors
Icon Gallery, Ohrid
Found at: www.soros.org.mk
15th century doors originally from the church in Botun, Ohrid. Today the doors are in Icon Gallery, Ohrid.
Iconography: The panels, decorated with turned wooden pawn-shaped knobs along the top, show respectively the Mother of God, standing on a low pedestal, and the Archangel Gabriel, landing on an elliptical cushion. Both in full length.
Behind the Mother of God there is a richly decorated throne with a back, an exceptional rendering of a throne made in turned wood, and architecture with very steep stairs. The Mother of God is dressed in a chiton and a maphorion boarded with a gold band and her right hand, raised in a gesture of surprise holding a purple thread; in her left hand a clew.
The Archangel Gabriel, turned towards her, gives a blessing with his right hand and holds a rod in his left. He is dressed in a chiton and a himation falling in folds down his back. Requisite architecture in the background.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Byzantine Iconography
found at: http://www.byzantinesacredart.com/gabriel-archangel.html
Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Icon,
Byzantine Iconography
Hand-painted icon by Svetlana Novko©
Egg tempera, 23 Carat gold, natural pigments on woodboard
W14 x H22"
350 x 560 mm
Archangel Gabriel in Scriptures and Holy Tradition, by St. Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich
"The Holy Fathers think that Gabriel has pre-eminence in the first and greatest order of heavenly powers, that is, the Seraphic Order, since the Seraphims stand closest to God. He is, therefore, one of the seven Seraphims, closest to God. The names of the seven are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salathiel, Jegudiel, Barachiel. To this number some even add Jeremiel. Each one has their own particular service and all are equal in honor. Why did God not send Michael? Because Michael's service is to suppress the enemies of the Faith of God while Gabriel's is the mission of announcing the salvation of mankind."
Gabriel is the announcer of the Incarnation of the Son of God. He is one of the seven archangels who stand before the Throne of God. He appeared to Zacharias about the birth of the Forerunner. Gabriel said of himself: "I am Gabriel, who stands before God" (St. Luke 1:19). His name Gabriel means "Man - God." The Holy Fathers, in speaking about the Annunciation, interpret that an archangel with such a name was sent to signify who and what He would be like, who must be born of the All-Pure One. Therefore, He will be Man-God, mighty and powerful God. Some of the Fathers understood that this same Gabriel appeared to Joachim and Anna concerning the birth of the Virgin Mary and that Gabriel instructed Moses in the wilderness to write the Book of Genesis.
This great archangel of God is commemorated on March 26th. On this day his appearances and marvels through the whole history of the salvation of mankind are commemorated. It is reckoned that this observance was first instituted on the Holy Mountain in 982, during the patriarchate of Nicolas Chrysoverges (979-91), and was occasioned by the Archangel's appearing in a cell near Karyes, where, with his finger, he wrote the hymn to the Mother of God: "It is meet ... ". As a result of this occurrence, the cell was named, and is called to this day, "It is meet ..."
Linked with this, other appearances of the Archangel Gabriel are commemorated, such as his appearing to Moses when he was keeping Jethro's flocks, when he revealed to this great man, chosen by God, how the world was created and all the rest that Moses later wrote down in the Book of Genesis; his appearing to Daniel and the imparting of the mystery of the kingdoms to come and the coming of the Saviour; his appearing to St. Anna and the promise of a daughter, the most blessed and pure Virgin Mary; his very brief appearing to the holy Virgin while she was living in the Temple in Jerusalem; his appearing to Zacharias the high priest and the news of the birth of John the Forerunner, and the punishing of the same with dumbness because he did not believe the angel's words; his appearing once again to the holy Virgin in Nazareth, and the annunciation of the conception and birth of the Lord Jesus Christ; his appearing to righteous Joseph, to the shepherds near Bethlehem, to the Lord Himself in the Garden of Gethsemane when he strengthened the Lord, as man, before His Passion; his appearing to the myrrh-bearing women, and his other appearances.
Ohrid Prologue
found at: http://www.byzantinesacredart.com/gabriel-archangel.html
The White Angel (believed to be Gabriel)
The White Angel (believed to be Gabriel)
found at: http://www.byzantinesacredart.com/white-angel.html
Orthodox Iconography consists of portable/panel icons, frescoes (wall paintings on fresh plaster) and Orthodox mosaics. Some of the greatest, priceless treasures of Byzantine Iconography are adorning the walls of Eastern Orthodox churches in the form of frescoes and mosaics. Among those, Serbian early and medieval fresco painting takes a prominent place.
Built of stone, thousand years old Serbian churches carry some of the most majestic iconographic masterpieces that have, by some art historians, surpassed later Italian Renaissance frescoes in beauty and skill with which they were executed.
White Angel, painted in 1230 at the Mileseva Monastery, Serbia.
Archangel (believed to be Gabriel) at the entrance of Christ's empty tomb, announcing His resurrection to the myrrh-bearing women. Detail from the Resurrection fresco, Mileseva Monastery, Serbia
Famous Greek Icon Master Photios Kontoglou about Serbian frescoes
"... As far as technical execution is concerned, the wall paintings of Serbia disclose their creators as marvelous masters of the difficult art of wall painting, which in Italian is called fresco, because the artist paints on fresh plaster, put on at the time he is painting, when it is moist and thus retains the paint better. In such painting it is necessary that the painter have complete mastery of his work; he must be able to paint quickly, without hesitation and without making corrections, otherwise the plaster becomes dry, the wall does not absorb the paint, and it flakes off. Then it is necessary to scrape off the plaster, replaster the wall, and start painting again from the beginning. Now in this work the iconographers of Serbia were great masters, so much so that those who have some conception of the art of fresco painting are astonished. They surpassed many of the Italians who, more than others, worked at frescoes .."
Byzantine Sacred Art
found at: white-angel.html
Other links to Milaseva:
Mileseva - The White Angel (detail)
Mileseva Monastery photo - Alan Grant photos at pbase.com
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