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VISION OF DEATH. Vision of Death (on a pale horse), Revelation 6: 8. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
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VISION OF DEATH. Vision of Death (on a pale horse), Revelation 6: 8. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
VISION OF DEATH. Vision of Death (on a pale horse), Revelation 6:8. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
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VISION OF DEATH - A Haunting Allegory of the Apocalypse
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. This wood engraving, based on Gustave Doré's iconic artwork, depicts a chilling scene from the Book of Revelation. The image showcases John, the author of this biblical text, witnessing a terrifying vision. Riding through dark clouds atop a pale horse is Death himself – an eerie personification of evil and destruction. The horseman's presence exudes an overwhelming sense of foreboding as he gallops across the apocalyptic landscape. With skeletal features and draped in tattered robes, Death stands as a grim reaper ready to claim souls in his wake. This haunting portrayal serves as a powerful reminder that death spares no one. Gustave Doré's masterful engraving captures both the terror and awe-inspiring nature of this divine revelation. The intricate details bring forth every nuance – from the menacing expression on Death's face to the ethereal glow surrounding him. As we gaze upon this print by The Granger Collection, we are transported into a realm where good battles against evil and mortality confronts us all. It serves as an evangelical symbol urging reflection on our own mortality while contemplating life's purpose. This remarkable piece invites viewers to delve into their deepest thoughts about existence itself – reminding us that even in darkness there can be beauty found within art’s interpretation of spiritual truths.
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