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The more you look, the more there is to enjoy in the
image.
I love the way the necessary curve of the figure has
been used to enhance Christ's movement-- the walking
dynamic of the lower body, the protective gesture of
the left hand, the bend of the head. Also the way he
is treading on the yellow demon which seems to be
trying to leave while the gates are open, like a cat!
(But is there any significance in the triple cross
Christ is carrying?) Hell, on the other hand, turns
out to be a castle rather than the usual gaping mouth,
which is interesting. And how very appropriate that
the saved souls are now clothed, while the souls still
in torment remain naked. Could the saved be Adam and
Eve?
And the background-- brilliant red of hell-flames on
one side, celestial blue on the other.
The border jars a bit. The curly leaves are identical
all the way around. Easy to achieve with a stamp to
prepare the glass before painting it, less easy if
you're doing each one by hand.
Whatever date it is, I love it.
Pat
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