nightsparklies
dragons..dragons everywhere o.o
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Description: Some months ago I read a fantastic book about the portrayal of the devil throughout art and history. There were a lot of fascinating paintings and drawings, with an equally fascinating story. It is certainly something for anyone interested in not only art and history but religious matters. Due to this inspiration, I painted two portraits of Lucifer, the devil or satan, whatever you may call him. In the first painting, I wanted to portray pain, bile and anguish, but also bitterness. The second painting, which is the one you see here, was to be smoother, prettier and more inviting. There are serpent-like dragons coiled around him, one around his neck, the other next to it and the third around his hand. He is conjuring a fire.
The original is for sale and can be found in my etsy store.
Posted by nazareth on September 29, 2011
Lovely portrait.
Posted by krystinatheislandsun on July 13, 2011
very handsome devil ;D
Posted by nightsparklies on July 14, 2011
haha! :D
Posted by ryanjames26 on June 11, 2011
Great piece. I really like the idea. I'm always interested in the history of religious characters and concepts.
Posted by nightsparklies on June 11, 2011
Thank you. I have a personal love for the myth about Lucifer. You might be interested in the book that inspired me; "Art of the Devil" by Arturo Graf.