3ftH by 4ftW by 1 1/2inD Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas.
I don't think scripture really gives us much insight into the emotions of angels. We do know angels exist, that they are God's creation, and they serve a purpose in the the Kingdom. Whole books have been written about Angels. I imagine Angels are joyous beings who dwell in God's presence. There was one day in history, however, that the Angels may have cried, and that day was the day Jesus died on the cross. And although it was a part of God's plan of redemption, it was the day that Jesus not only carried the weight of all our sins on the cross, but scripture tells us that he actually became sin. A horrible sight to behold, to the point that God the Father turned away from his own Son. Jesus cried out at one point--"My God, why have you forsaken me?" I get emotional just writing this. It was a day of great sorrow, not only on earth, but in Heaven itself.
In this painting I have tried to depict the sorrow of the Angels as they contemplate the events of that day. I use blues and grays, colors of sorrow. I also use silver leaf in their halos to show their beauty. This painting is definitely a stray from my normal upbeat and joyous paintings, which even surprised me. But I just paint what God shows me, and the message belongs to Him.
Have a great day!!
Corey J. Couturier
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