The Smiling Angel of Reims: Finding Joy When Life Falls Apart
When we look at the right things, we are saved.
The Smiling Angel, or L’Ange au Sourire, is one of the most famous sculptures at Reims Cathedral in France known for its serene and enigmatic smile. The cathedral was erected in the 13th century with the Smiling Angel as part of the sculpture ensemble depicting the Last Judgment.
Serendipitously, on September 19, 1914, the Smiling Angel los…
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