Brazen Serpent (2008) Original Oil Painting by Oleg and Alexander Litvinov

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Litvinov Oleg Arkad'yevich
Brazen Serpent is a dramatic oil on canvas composition that depicts a powerful biblical scene filled with symbolism and emotional intensity. At the center stands a commanding prophet figure, raising his hands as a winged angel appears above, bringing a sense of divine presence. Around them, human figures struggle with serpents, their bodies twisted in pain and desperation, creating a dense and expressive narrative.

In Brazen Serpent, the artist constructs a complex composition where movement and tension dominate the scene. The intertwining bodies, serpents, and gestures form a dynamic rhythm, while the rocky landscape and distant mountains add depth and context. Warm earthy tones, contrasted with lighter highlights, emphasize the dramatic interplay between suffering and hope, while the angel introduces a moment of salvation within the chaos.

Executed in oil on canvas, this artwork explores themes of faith, suffering, and redemption. Brazen Serpent draws the viewer into a symbolic story where human vulnerability meets divine intervention, creating a visually rich and emotionally charged experience.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 93.98 x 154.99 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 93.98 x 154.99cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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