Friday, September 9, 2011

Edward Burne-Jones on Angels





The more materialistic science becomes, the more angels shall I paint. Their winds are my protest in favour of the immortality of the soul.

2 comments:

The Time Sculptor said...

One of his most beautiful works, I think - thanks for sharing.

Nobody said it better than Keats...

Philosophy will clip an Angel's wings
Conquer all mysteries by rule and line
Empty the haunted air and gnomed mine —
Unweave a rainbow...

Hermes said...

That is so lovely. Thanks. I wonder if BJ would have liked being on the front of so many Christmas cards. I had a few days off so apologise for coming back with so many posts. I think I got some renewed energy.