The Wise Virgins #3
by Gloria Ssali
Title
The Wise Virgins #3
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Ceramics
Description
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.
As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, 'Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.' Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise answered, saying, 'Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.'
And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open to us.' But he answered, 'Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.'
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
� Matthew 25:1-13, English Standard Version
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June 27th, 2014
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Comments (46)
Lianne Schneider
I think you ought to do a book of your "Wise Virgins" Gloria. You've done so many brilliant interpretations of this story and each is unique and fascinating. Love this. F/L T P
Marsha Heiken
My favorite story again. Another fantastic very detailed painting. Love Composition !!!!! Great art dear friend. Thanks for comment,Hugs, Marsha
Kimberlee Baxter
Hello, Gloria, I am studying your amazing art and am mesmerized by your style of painting you use to tell a story! This reminds me of ancient temple paintings on walls like that of the Eyptians (used with Hieroglyphics) and Persian Art! I love the bold, geometric, colorful shapes you use to depict figures; they almost look like cut pieces of glass, like in a mosaic! Love this one, too! Fave! L/F!
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