Sower and Devil

Sower and Devil by Albin Egger-Lienz
Artist
Albin Egger-Lienz
Date
1923
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Symbolic painting
The painting titled Sower and Devil is a compelling example of a Symbolic painting that explores themes from the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13. The imagery depicts a sowing figure alongside a sinister presence representing the devil, symbolizing the coexistence of good and evil within the world. The painting employs Expressionism techniques to evoke emotional intensity, emphasizing the struggle between the righteous ("the children of the Kingdom") and evil ("the children of the evil one"). This work invites viewers to reflect on the complex nature of morality, divine justice, and the patience required until the harvest at the end of the age.

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