Angels, Cupids and Cherubs

Angels in art

The cushions Angel Dream and Daydreamer feature the famous angels from the Italian artist Rafaël. The angels can be seen in the artwork ‘The Sistine Madonna’ from 1512, a famous work of art from the late renaissance period. During the renaissance, or in the period during the 14th and 16th century, cherubs were often painted or sculpted in artwork about religious stories and figures. Additionally, there is much attention for mythical figures in art and the perfect balance between a stately composition and movement is often sought. Knowledge of anatomy played an important role in this respect. Cupid of Amor is the help or divine, eternal son of Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess of love. This is why cupid is often a symbol for loved up couples and a common figure on Valentine’s Day. Finally, frivolous angels were commonly used as decorations during the baroque period.

Cherub, seraph and putto

Cherubs or cherubim are angels of the second choir, following the seraphim. Seraphim are angels of a high rank. This means that there are various names for angels and each angel has its own place in mythology or religion. There was, for instance, a cherub who guarded the Garden of Eden with a flaming sword after Adam and Eve were chased out of paradise. ‘Cherub’ is also used to refer to a winged putto. A putto or amorino is a chubby child figure who is usually naked and features in painted or sculpted artwork. When the figure has wings, it is called a cherub.

Gifts and decorations with angels

At Antique Style Web Store, there are many Gifts and home furnishings available that are decorated with angels. For example, have a look at soap dishes with angels, a mirror with gold angels, a brooch or pendant with a cupid, clocks with cherub figures, cupid hanging lamps, a sculpture of the Rafaël angels, an angel notebook or a lovely bathroom set with cherubs. Naturally, there are even more home furnishings and gifts with cherub figures available at Antique Style Web Store. Just have a look around and discover the lovely figures in the various categories. It goes without saying that Angels, cherubs or cherubim go well in an antique and classic interior.