1.   Above me were frescoes showing Adam and Eve being expelled from paradise and winged angels celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

2.   Aglow with traditional winged angels, haloed Madonna and sumptuous borders, it is an elegant accompaniment to the Christmas story of the King James Bible.

3.   He portrays his village as a magical matriarchy run by stolid but generous women, from fleshy market vendors and pensive guitar players to winged angels.

4.   Heavenly harps, winged angels, puffy clouds and twinkling stars have generally been the most popular motifs.

5.   The notice of his birth, with its depiction of a winged angel, has captured him for eternity.