Pair of guardian angels. Catalonia, ca. 1900

Pair of guardian angels. Catalonia, ca. 1900.
Carved and polychrome wood.
Presents some lack of polychrome. With Repainting and some restorations on the fingers.
Measurements: 93 x 45 x 26 cm.

The guardian angel or guardian angel, according to Christian beliefs, is the angel to whom God gives the mission to protect, guard and guide each person during his life on earth to facilitate the ascent to Heaven. The belief in the guardian angel is deeply rooted in Catholicism. The iconography of the Guardian Angel repeats some of these elements. in general, we can point out a series of common features: the angel is usually depicted as a blond, winged ephebus, holding the hand of a small child; this gesture, together with the child's candor, emphasizes the idea that the angel accompanies him, educates him and leads him morally and spiritually throughout his life.