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Wood carved frames of late 19th century origin depicting the Angel Gabriel.
Gabriel the Trumpeter in Art:
- John Wycliffe’s 1382 tract ‘ Eccleasiae Dominio’
- Armenian Art, 1455, manuscripts with Gabriel and horn.
- John Milton’s, 1667, ‘Paradise Lost
- these renditions are painted in the manner of Fra Angelico, a Dominican Friar, known for his religious artwork of the early Renaissance Period.
Gabriel in the Bible:
- Gabriel is the heavenly messenger ( Angel) who interpreted the prophet Daniel’s vision of the ram and the goat..
- Gabriel again appears to Daniel after the prophet prayed for his people of Israel.
- Gabriel in the New Testament, announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus.
The name Gabriel means ‘ strong or mighty man of God”.
Gabriel’s chief role was to proclaim the coming of the Messiah.
This is evident in both Daniel’s prophecy and the birth of Jesus.
Latin phrases on the base of each.
- Te Deur Laudadas:
‘O God we Praise thee’
Modern version: ‘ O God we praise thy Name’
- Gloria in Excelsis Deo’
‘Glory to God in the Highest’
Recorded as the words the Angels sang when announcing the Birth of Christ to the Sheperds’
Measurements:
6.75” wide
17.5” high
.85” deep.
Package will be insured for full purchase price.
No effort was made to restore. Light dusting only.
PLEASE, IF MORE PHOTOS ARE NEEDED, I WILL BE GLAD TO FORWARD.
Ron
