Angel of the Passion
An angelic attendant associated with Christ's Passion, frequently shown bearing, presenting, or adoring the cross and other Instruments of the Passion.
Angelology
The theology, hierarchy, iconography, attributes, and sculptural representation of angels in Christian sacred art.
Angels of the Nativity
Angels appearing in Nativity imagery to announce, praise, adore, or attend the birth of Christ, from the angelic proclamation to the shepherds to adoring figures around the manger.
Dominions
An angelic order of the second hierarchy, traditionally associated with governance, command, and the ordering of lower angelic ministries.
Musical Angel
An angel represented singing or playing a musical instrument, common in Marian, celestial, and liturgical imagery.
Virtues
An angelic order of the second hierarchy, traditionally associated with divine strength and, in some theological accounts, miraculous operations in the created world.
Angelic Orchestra
A coordinated group of music-making angels forming a celestial ensemble, especially common around the Virgin, Christ, and scenes of heavenly glory.
Powers
An angelic order of the second hierarchy, traditionally associated with maintaining divine order and restraining hostile spiritual powers.
Trumpeting Angel
An angel blowing a trumpet, especially associated with resurrection, apocalyptic revelation, and the Last Judgment.
Principalities
An angelic order of the third hierarchy, traditionally associated with leadership, peoples, realms, and the administration of divine ministries.
Angel at the Tomb
An angelic figure at Christ's empty tomb announcing the Resurrection to the women, a major Easter image in Christian art.