Not sure if this has been discussed but I was looking at the artwork and got to thinking. There are some aspects of the artwork that hint at Tyrael possibly having two forms.
Now what can we deduce from this? A contrast from white to red may imply that the other form of Tyrael is "evil" or more closely associated with Diablo. Whenever Tyrael takes this form, his armor also changes to a more "evil" look.
The second picture isn't just one angel, you can see one angel in the foreground of the sketch clutching his eyes (looks more like Tyrael to me) and the angel in the air appears to be a new angel than we've seen before.
Anyway if you think it's Tyrael, continue discussion here.
Or if you think it may be a different angel check out this discussion.
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First notice that this is Tyrael. You can match the chest armor to the one on the D3 site, as well as the mask. Also notice the feathers on the shoulders.
http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/_images/artwork/ss42-hires.jpg
This appears to be an animation of Tyrael morphing to or from another form. Notice the mask change. Notice that the wings also change from the whiter ones we know Tyrael to have.
http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/_images/artwork/ss35-hires.jpg
Now, judging from what we know, this could also be Tyrael with slightly different armor, or the previous form we saw in the second link.
http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/_images/artwork/ss55-hires.jpg
Now what can we deduce from this? A contrast from white to red may imply that the other form of Tyrael is "evil" or more closely associated with Diablo. Whenever Tyrael takes this form, his armor also changes to a more "evil" look.
Anyway if you think it's Tyrael, continue discussion here.
Or if you think it may be a different angel check out this discussion.