The Lovers Print

Traditionally, the couple is seen as being protected by the angel Raphael as they stand in the Garden of Eden. That is obviously not the case in this image. The Lovers cling to one another in a hostile world, their guardian blocked by a lake of fire. This may not be a happy picture, but to me it speaks to the peace that may be found in another’s love, regardless of the chaos that threatens to consume them. This is an image I still grapple with. I hope you find something in it that speaks to you.

Archival 11x14 print from the original artwork.