Three Angels
- Artist
- Lynd Ward
- Date
- 1969 ; United States
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Mythological painting
The painting titled "Three Angels" evocatively depicts a celestial scene reminiscent of a Mythological painting infused with Expressionism elements. Central to the composition are three ethereal figures, representing the biblical and mystical figure of Metatron, the celestial scribe in Jewish tradition. Though not directly mentioned in the Torah, Metatron's presence in Gnostic, Kabbalistic, and Rabbinic texts highlights complex dualist and monotheistic themes. The artwork’s symbolic use of light and shadow emphasizes the divine nature of these angels, while their abstract forms evoke a sense of spiritual transcendence and mystery.
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