… they are Edward Burne-Jones angels. Eighteen of them in a series of windows that are often referred to as the Christmas Windows, located inside Trinity Church in the City of Boston. As I’ve written about before on this blog, these windows depict The Journey into Egypt, Worship of the Magi, and Wonder of the Shepherds. The windows were designed by Burne-Jones and executed by William Morris in 1882.
Photographing these angels is very much a work in progress. I’ve only captured eight so far and not all to my satisfaction. British historian Fiona McCarthy once wrote what would Christmas be without a Burne-Jones angel.
Maybe that is the goal I can set for myself. Before Christmas to have photographed all eighteen angels. Wouldn’t that be something? We’ll see. You know I’ll share if I succeed. 😉
Meanwhile, learn more about visiting Trinity Church and seeing the angels for yourself via this link: http://trinitychurchboston.org/art-history/tours
Words + Images 
Some of my favorites!
Thanks, Lin. 😉
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2015 15:45:46 +0000 To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com
Favorites here too! and I’m egging you on with your goal – love what Fiona McCarthy says, and thank you for providing!
Thanks, Katy. I’m going to keep at it. 😉
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2015 16:10:57 +0000 To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com
Stunning captures here, Cynthia! Oh my. The fabrics look like you can touch the shimmering velvets,..can’t wait to see more. Well done my friend!
Thanks, Jen! 😉
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2015 13:40:11 +0000 To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com
Thank you for sharing your stunning images of a beloved work of art!
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