OF ANGELS. Antiquity of the Belief in Angels. Early Notions respecting
them. How represented in the Old Testament. In the New Testament.
Angelic Hierarchies. The Nine Choirs. Seraphim, Cherubim. General
Characteristics in Painting. Infant Angels. Wings. Angels of Dante.
Angels as Messengers, Choristers, Guardians. As Ministers of Wrath.
As Agents in the Creation. Manner in which the principal Painters have
set forth the Angelic Forms and Attributes 41
THE ARCHANGELS. The Seven Archangels. The Four Archangels. The Three
Archangels 87