Constantine's Dream

Sophie Shapiro

Constantine's Dream

His soul to Him, who gave it, rose;
God lead it to its long repose,
Its glorious rest!
And, though the warrior’s sun has set,
Its light shall linger round us yet,
Bright, radiant, blest….....

Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

This painting I dedicated to Piero della Francesca – 1415 – 1492 an Italian artist of the Early Renaissance whom I admire greatly.

Music – Peter Gabriel – Passion

Painted using acrylics, inks, pigment and gold foil on paper.

August 21st 2009

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Art For The World, British Painters, Fine Arts Influenced by Literature and The Healing Journey Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Constantine's Dream by Sophie Shapiro
Constantine's Dream by Sophie Shapiro
  • Erika .

    Erika .

    Beautiful bold colors. Truly inspirational work for me.

  • John Fish

    John Fish

    I love the feeling of space, light and shadows in this. beautiful painting

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    Awesome Sophie,gave me goosebumps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xox

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    what a perfect creation to accompany both Wadsworth and PG’s words Sophie, love the LIGHT ;) xoxox ♥

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