I really like the dreamlike, ethereal and hazy depiction of these angels. From what I know, this painting references Genesis 19. It essentially tells a story of God's angels coming to earth to pass judgment on the towns people of Sodom. Knowing the dark story behind this makes it even more compelling.
The Angels of Sodom, Gustave Moreau, Oils, 1885
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jlow@discuss.tchncs.de · 7 pts · 363d
Wth, that is amazing, thanks for sharing!
Sythous@ani.social · 4 pts · 363d
I was totally captivated when I first saw it, and I was so intrigued that I just had to find out more about its background!
PennyRoyal@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 362d
That’s such a metal album cover, it’s phenomenally brooding
aviationeast@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 362d
Pretty sure they weren't from Sodom.... They stopped in to pick up a dude and his family.