Kneeling Angel – Fontanini® 18" Collection

Brand: House of Fontanini | Item #53718

Bring a beautiful expression of prayer, reverence, and heavenly peace to your Christmas display with the Kneeling Angel #53718 from the Fontanini® 18" Collection. With hands folded in prayer, magnificent golden wings, and a serene gaze directed toward the manger, this graceful angel creates a deeply meaningful presence beside the Holy Family in a large-scale Fontanini Italian Nativity.

A Beautiful Angel in Prayer

The Kneeling Angel captures a wonderfully quiet moment within the celebration of Christ's birth.

Rather than portraying an angel in flight or proclamation, Fontanini presents this heavenly messenger kneeling with hands joined in prayer. Her peaceful expression and bowed posture communicate wonder and adoration, making the figure particularly appropriate beside the manger and Christ Child.

Rich golden wings rise behind her shoulders, providing a beautiful contrast with her softly colored pink and rose garments. Flowing robes gather naturally around the kneeling figure, while a light-colored mantle and subtle gold accents complete the composition.

Every element directs attention toward the angel's prayerful pose.

A Meaningful Companion to the Holy Family

The Kneeling Angel is especially effective when positioned close to Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus.

Her lower kneeling position allows her to remain visually prominent without competing with the Holy Family. Place her beside the manger as though she is worshipping the newborn Christ Child, or position her slightly behind Mary and Joseph to create a peaceful heavenly presence surrounding the stable.

For a more elaborate church or parish Nativity, combine the Kneeling Angel with Standing Angel #53719 and Gloria Angel #53717. The three different poses—kneeling in adoration, standing in heavenly presence, and proclaiming “Gloria”—can create a magnificent angelic grouping around the central Nativity.

Impressive 18" Scale with Beautiful Proportions

Although designed for Fontanini's 18" scale collection, the Kneeling Angel's prayerful pose naturally makes the actual figure shorter than a standing 18" character.

13"H x 6.5"W x 9.5"L

That size provides substantial visual presence while allowing the angel to fit beautifully around the manger, where a full-height standing figure might obstruct the view of Baby Jesus.

This thoughtful variation in height is one reason large Fontanini displays can look so natural. Standing, seated, kneeling, and reclining characters create layers and visual depth rather than a simple row of similarly sized figures.

The Symbolism of Angels at Christmas

Angels are inseparable from the Christmas story.

An angel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. An angel reassures Joseph. At Christ's birth, an angel announces the good news to the shepherds, followed by the heavenly host praising God.

The Kneeling Angel captures a different aspect of that heavenly presence: adoration.

Her folded hands and contemplative expression provide a beautiful visual reminder that the Child in the manger is at the center of the entire scene. While Kings bring gifts and shepherds come from their fields, this angel simply kneels in worship.

That makes Kneeling Angel #53718 an especially meaningful choice for a Nativity displayed in a church, chapel, parish, school, or Christian home.

Create a Complete Angelic Scene

One of the pleasures of collecting Fontanini is the ability to build a Nativity with multiple characters performing different roles within the Christmas story.

The Kneeling Angel can become the quiet angel closest to the manger. Place the Standing Angel nearby to add height, then position the Gloria Angel above or behind the scene to represent the joyous heavenly proclamation.

Surround these figures with the Holy Family, shepherds and sheep, Three Kings, camel, ox, donkey, and other coordinating pieces to create an expansive Bethlehem scene.

The result is a Nativity that invites people to look beyond the individual pieces and experience the story they tell together.

Over a Century of Fontanini Nativity Tradition

The Fontanini Nativity tradition traces its roots to Bagni di Lucca, Italy, in the Tuscan hills, where Emanuele Fontanini established his workshop in 1908.

What began as a family enterprise developed into an internationally recognized Nativity tradition. Through generations, Fontanini became known for figures that combine expressive faces, detailed garments, carefully modeled animals and accessories, and poses designed to give each character an individual role within Bethlehem.

The durable polymer construction used for the Kneeling Angel makes the figure particularly practical for substantial seasonal displays while preserving the sculptural detail collectors expect from Fontanini.

For families and churches that carefully unpack their Nativity each Advent and return to it year after year, these large-scale pieces can become part of a treasured Christmas tradition.

Perfect for Church, Parish & Large Home Nativities

The 18" Fontanini Collection offers enough size and presence for displays intended to be appreciated from across a room.

Kneeling Angel #53718 is an excellent addition to church sanctuaries and narthexes, parish and chapel Nativities, religious schools and institutions, large residential Christmas displays, and established heirloom Fontanini collections.

Her approximately 13-inch kneeling height also makes her exceptionally versatile. She can occupy the foreground without obscuring larger characters or be elevated slightly behind the manger to create another layer within the display.

For an established collection, adding angels is one of the most effective ways to expand the scene vertically and strengthen its spiritual focus.

Shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini

When you shop Fontanini at House of Fontanini, you're shopping with a locally owned small business that genuinely loves the Nativity tradition.

For more than 25 years, House of Fontanini has proudly served collectors, families, churches, and parishes from our Minnesota warehouse. We don't simply sell Fontanini—we appreciate the artistry, cherish the heritage, and believe in the sacred story these figures were created to tell.

Our mission says it best:

“Telling His Story, one piece at a time.”

Add the Kneeling Angel #53718 to your Fontanini Italian Nativity and bring a beautiful expression of prayer, adoration, and heavenly peace to the manger.

Product Details

• Product: Kneeling Angel
• Fontanini Item #: 53718
• UPC: 089945262391
• Collection: Fontanini® 18" Collection
• Scale: 18" Nativity Scale
• Actual Dimensions: Approximately 13"H x 6.5"W x 9.5"L
• Material: Durable Polymer
• Pose: Kneeling with hands folded in prayer
• Design: Prayerful angel with sculpted golden wings
• Theme: Fontanini 18" Retail
• Coordinates With: Fontanini 18" Holy Family, Standing Angel, Gloria Angel, shepherds, Three Kings, and Nativity animals
• Ideal For: Churches, parishes, chapels, religious institutions, large home Nativities, and heirloom Fontanini collections

Masterpiece Collection Availability

Please note that larger Fontanini Masterpiece Collection pieces, ranging from approximately 18" to 70", are typically stocked when available. Due to their impressive size, intricate details, and higher cost, some pieces may be available on a special-order basis.

For special-order pieces that need to be sent from the workshop in Tuscany, please allow up to 120 days.

To check current availability of Kneeling Angel #53718, please contact our Parish Sales Department at 507-469-9659 or email House of Fontanini. We will gladly check availability for you!