O Nymphios Metal Print

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O Nymphios
(Christ the Bridegroom)
4

2014

by Anita Dale Livaditis

Digital Painting

An image inspired by the Orthodox icon of Christ the Bridegroom used during Holy Week at the matins services. The real icon is based upon the Parable of the 5 Wise and 5 Foolish Virgins, and Christ's selfless love for His bride, The Church. He is dressed as He was when mocked by the Romans. The crowns are symbolic of his marriage to the Church, the reed is a symbol of ruling with humility, and the ropes, not pictured here, are symbolic of bondage to sin and death, broken by Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection. I am not an iconographer, I am simply inspired by them, and based on my inspirations, seek to create contemporary homages to them.

"fresh, uncomplicated, and meaningful." Artist and founder of Altered Cats! Cyprus, Anita Dale Livaditis lives on the island of Cyprus where she paints and gives her time to care for hungry and homeless street cats. Altered Cats! Blogspot Altered Cats! Cyprus on Facebook The Cat Artist on Twitter CrucifiedCatArtist on Gab Anita D Livaditis Artist ...