Grim Reaper is a painting by Jack Joya which was uploaded on June 4th, 2014.
Grim Reaper
GRIM REAPER:The concept of Death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of recorded history. In English, Death is... more
by Jack Joya
Title
Grim Reaper
Artist
Jack Joya
Medium
Painting
Description
GRIM REAPER:The concept of Death as a sentient entity has existed in many societies since the beginning of recorded history. In English, Death is often given the name "the Grim Reaper" and, from the 15th century onwards, came to be shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large scythe and clothed in a black cloak with a hood. In Jewish tradition, Death was referred to as the Angel of Life and Death (Malach HaMavet) or the Angel of Dark and Light stemming from the Bible and Talmudic lore. The Bible itself does refer to the "Angel of Life and Death" when he reaps Egypt's firstborns, but he is not connected to Satan. There is also a reference to "Abaddon" (The Destroyer), an Angel who is known as the "Angel of the Abyss". In Talmudic lore, he is characterized as archangel Samael.
In some cases, the Grim Reaper can actually cause the victim's death, leading to tales that he can be bribed, tricked, or outwitted in order to retain one's life, such as in the case of Sisyphus. Other beliefs hold that the Spectre of Death is only a psychopomp, serving to sever the last ties between the soul and the body and to guide the deceased to the next world without having any control over the fact of the victim's death. In many languages (including English), Death is personified in male form, while in others, it is perceived as a female character (for instance, in Slavic and Romance languages).
Uploaded
June 4th, 2014
Comments (13)
Brandyn King
Congratulations! This amazing image has been selected to be featured on Haunted Places! Very creepy!
John Alexander
One thing that I have definitely not seen in abundance here at FAA, is artwork geared towards hardcore metalheads such as myself. Thankfully, you are here to help out. Thank you for sharing your killer work.. I dig this shit.
Denisse Del Mar Guevara
Those eyes and details are amazing.. congratulations on your featured artwork with Halloween and all horror art group. v