Archangel Gabriel

The Archangel Gabriel is mentioned only twice by name in the Old Testament--when he explained the vision which the prophet had seen, and again when he gave Daniel skill and understanding. Likewise in the New Testament he is mentioned twice--when he announced to Zacharias the birth of John the Baptist, and to the Virgin Mary that she was favored of the Lord, and blessed among women. On each of these occasions he filled the office of a messenger or bearer of important tidings. It is believed to have been the Archangel Gabriel who fought with the Angel of the Kingdom of Persia for twenty-one days, when Michael came to his relief, and Gabriel again visited Daniel to strengthn him.

In the apochryphal legends he also foretells the birth of Samson, and that of the Virgin Mary. From these frequently repeated messages which foretold important births, Archangel Gabriel naturally came to be regarded as the angel who preseides over childbirth.

On this page you'll find nine Archangel Gabriel pictures taken from my collection of antique Bibles and story books. You're welcomed to use these drawings of the Archangel Gabriel in your art projects. Click on the Archangel Gabriel illustrations below to see more details about saving a free Archangel Gabriel image or about purchasing the images of Archangel Gabriel at a higher resolution.