December 31, 2019 ~ The Seven Trumpets

James Abbott McNeill Whistler
1834-1903
Aesthetic painter, printmaker and etcher
Battersea Reach
Oil on canvas
50.8 x 76.2 cms | 20 x 30 ins
Corcoran Gallery of Art | Washington | United States

December 31, 2019 ~ The Seven Trumpets

Story @ Revelation Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11
This painting shows two images connected to the seven trumpets: (1) The prayers of the saints of all ages crying out, “How long, O Lord, will our sails be slack?,” along with (2) A belief that God answers our prayers behind the scenes of the seven angels preparing to blow their trumpets. You tell me what they mean, because I’m still thinking.

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.

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