Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Angel with the Cross

Angel with the Cross by Ercole Ferrata, Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome

“Angel with the Cross” by Ercole Ferrata
Cuius principatus super humerum eius (Whose government shall be upon His shoulder)
Ponte Sant'Angelo
Rome, May 2010

See also: Vulnerasti cor meum - Angel with the Column - Angel with the Whips - Angel with the Crown of Thorns - Angel with the Sudarium - Angel with the Garment and Dice - Angel with the Nail - Angel with the Superscription - Angel with the Sponge - Angel with the Lance

4 comments:

  1. great capture of the statue against the clouds! Is it OK for me to say that Ercole Ferrata gave his angel a very comely leg?

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  2. A very comely leg and a lovely expression...

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  3. Leg aside, the cross and government are heavy burdens.

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