another excellent piece. ANd while I always want to know the meaning of allegories, it’s often not knowing but sensing it must mean something that makes images resonate for me.

I’ve enjoyed this one since I first saw it. Really powerful work here. I like what Grady says about the medieval framing of the work, I agree. That aspect is attractive and the magenta, the brown and the flesh go so well together.

A very powerful piece, Stephen. In addition to the allegories, I really like the medieval framing of the work. This references so many ideas of the old masters that it becomes not only a lesson in roles but also a guide to the history of painting. Very fine work!

Love it. Love dynamism of the work. He doesn’t seem like much of a lion and she does not seem like much of a lamb. So, without your explanation, I would brought my own story to the piece: “Which is which?” In matriarchal societies the woman is the lion, the director the fierce protecter and nurturer of her children, the men were the one’s being directed, with the humility and function of physical prowess which is a differentiation of powers and seemed not to be so glorified. I like it! and I like your sensitive portrayal of the figures!