Monument door Enrico Butti voor de familie Cavi op de Cimitero Monumentale in Milaan c. 1870 - 1900

This photograph captures Enrico Butti's monument for the Cavi family, found in Milan's Cimitero Monumentale. The most striking element is the angel, a figure laden with centuries of symbolism. The angel, wings outstretched, stands as a messenger between worlds, a motif stretching back to ancient mythologies. In Christian iconography, angels are celestial beings, guides for the soul. Here, the angel's gentle touch upon the stone cross is particularly evocative. This gesture echoes across time, reminiscent of ancient depictions of deities bestowing blessings or imparting wisdom. Consider the Winged Victory of Samothrace, another winged figure, also embodying divine presence. The recurring image of the angel speaks to our collective yearning for connection to the divine. These symbols are vessels carrying profound emotional weight. They resurface across epochs because of a universal desire to transcend earthly bounds.