Man, indeed, describes more than he explains; while the angelic spirit sees and understands. Man judges nature in relation to itself; the angelic spirit judges it in relation to heaven. In short, to the spirits everything speaks. —HONORÉ DE BALZAC

Artist James C. Christensen’s portrayals of angels, including "Cecelia," "Sleeper Lost in Dreams" and throughout his Saints and Angels series, inspire us to reflect on the angels among us. The high contrast in "Men and Angels" reminds the viewer that sometimes our mortal world is dark compared to the world of angels. The image also reveals how a visitor can bring a shining light, leading us out of the darkness.