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At the Golden Gate, c1882, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
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At the Golden Gate, c1882, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
At the Golden Gate, c1882, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Victorian depiction of the biblical story of The Wise and Foolish Virgins. The Foolish Virgin wasted all the oil in her lamp and couldn t find her way in the dark, causing her to miss a magnificent wedding feast. She stands disconsolate at the gates. From The Nations Pictures. A selection from the finest modern paintings in the public picture galleries of Great Britain, reproduced in colour. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, c1902]
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Artistic Style Foolish Gate Golden Gate Lamp Locked Middle Eastern Oil Lamp Oriental Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Sari Stupid Prinsep Valentine Cameron Prinsep
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At the Golden Gate, c1882
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is a captivating print that beautifully captures a Victorian depiction of the biblical story of The Wise and Foolish Virgins. Created by an unknown artist, this artwork showcases a scene from the New Testament where one of the foolish virgins finds herself in despair after wasting all the oil in her lamp. The image portrays a disconsolate woman standing at the gates, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire with a vibrant sari. The golden gate itself stands as an imposing entrance to what appears to be a magnificent palace or building. The intricate metalwork and ornate details add to its grandeur. The lighting in this piece is particularly striking, as it highlights both the beauty and darkness surrounding the foolish virgin. Her lamp, now extinguished, symbolizes her lack of preparation and inability to find her way through life's challenges. This photograph print offers viewers not only an artistic representation but also invites contemplation on themes such as faith, wisdom, and missed opportunities. It belongs to "The Nations Pictures" which features some of Great Britain's finest modern paintings reproduced in color. Overall, "At the Golden Gate" serves as a powerful reminder for individuals to make wise choices and be prepared for life's unexpected twists and turns so they may fully partake in life's magnificent feasts rather than being left disheartened at locked gates.
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