Portrait of the Three Wise Men is a painting by Kevin Richard which was uploaded on October 4th, 2013.
Portrait of the Three Wise Men
Given the diverse history of biblical and historical accounts of the three wise men, I approached this painting as a mixture of the stories and... more
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$600
Dimensions
36.000 x 24.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Portrait of the Three Wise Men
Artist
Kevin Richard
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Given the diverse history of biblical and historical accounts of the three wise men, I approached this painting as a mixture of the stories and images that have been depicted over the generations. They have been described as wise men, priests, kings, or astrologers. Their place of origin has been a source of debate, although often believed they journeyed from the East. Their image throughout history has varied based on particular religious or artistic viewpoints. Given this divergence, I painted these iconic figures with a wide lens. For example, the center figure wears a Phrygian cap in honor of some of the earliest traditions while the others offer more modern depictions.
Just as their gifts have been viewed symbolically (gold as a symbol of kings, frankincense as a symbol of the spirit, and myrrh as a symbol of death) so too can the three wise men be seen as symbolic figures who leave what is known to pursue a higher cause, purpose, or something greater than themselves.
This 24x36 painting was created with acrylics, brush and a few touches with the pallet knife.
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October 4th, 2013
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