A Joyous Celebration
They are messengers from Heaven, bringing good tidings and urgent warnings. They have been thought to make music, move the stars, and keep watch over humanity. They are matchmakers and, sometimes, playful mischief-makers. Here is a joyous collection of art representing these glorious and gentle spirits, by artists from the eighth century to our own time. Together, these works represent the best and the most beautiful creatures of Heaven - as we conceive of them from Earth.
