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Two angels with Baby Jesus on a Victorian Christmas scrap
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Two angels with Baby Jesus on a Victorian Christmas scrap
Two angels carrying the Baby Jesus on a Victorian Christmas scrap. Date: circa 1890s
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Angel Angelic Angels Babies Bare Blessing Feet Gesture Humanised Scrap Wings
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This enchanting Victorian-era image captures the essence of the Christmas season with its depiction of two angelic figures tenderly cradling the infant Jesus. Dressed in flowing white robes and delicately adorned with pink and blue wings, these ethereal beings embody the divine and nurturing qualities often associated with angels in Christian tradition. The girls' humanized features, with their expressive faces and bare feet, add a sense of warmth and approachability to the scene. The intricately detailed Victorian Christmas scrap surrounding the angels and Baby Jesus further enhances the overall charm and nostalgia of the image. The use of pink and blue hues, reminiscent of traditional gender roles, adds a touch of elegance and femininity to the composition. The angels' gentle gestures of blessing over the child Jesus convey a sense of protection and love, emphasizing the importance of family and faith during the holiday season. This photograph, believed to date back to the late 1890s, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the enduring themes of love, hope, and the divine that continue to define the Christmas experience for generations.
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