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Aganzir · 05-01-2013, 07:26 AM

The Death of Boromir by the Brothers Gentile.

The longer I look at it, the more it amuses me.

Inziladun · 05-01-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

The Death of Boromir by the Brothers Gentile.

The longer I look at it, the more it amuses me.

What's Iggy Pop doing there in the back?

Galadriel55 · 05-02-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

The Death of Boromir by the Brothers Gentile.

The longer I look at it, the more it amuses me.

It reminds me of one of those optical illusions where you think it's going up but it's actually going down, or something of that sort. At first glance Boromir and Aragorn both seem to be looking at Legolas, but then you realize Aragorn is actually looking above Legolas' head, Legolas seems to look a bit in front of Boromir's head (but that's just the way his head is positioned), and Boromir doesn't seem to roll his eyes far enough to really see Legolas. And Gimli just stares off into space. Although... when I think of it, he is looking in the same direction as Aragorn.

I totally agree that the amusement increases with the time!

Aganzir · 05-02-2013, 07:13 AM

Yes, and it's also a classical Lamentation of Christ composition, with hints of St. Sebastian.

I don't know my art history well enough to tell if it's based on any particular painting, but Aragorn as Virgin Mary is definitely one of the funniest things about it.

Nerwen · 05-02-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Yes, and it's also a classical Lamentation of Christ composition, with hints of St. Sebastian.

I don't know my art history well enough to tell if it's based on any particular painting, but Aragorn as Virgin Mary is definitely one of the funniest things about it.

But it's *intended* as a joke... right? Right???

Aganzir · 05-02-2013, 11:44 AM

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But it's *intended* as a joke... right? Right???

I'm pretty sure it is. They must have had fun while painting it.

On the other hand, I've lately come across a lot of Tolkien art which is simply awful quality... but then again, that's always the case with fan art, and it would hardly be fair to share something on this thread only due to lack of artistic talent.

Aganzir · 09-16-2013, 02:09 PM

I am sure you all can appreciate this vision of the Barrow by Michael Herring.

Inziladun · 09-16-2013, 02:12 PM

Ha! I love that one. I still think of Frodo saying "Talk to the hand!:

Galadriel55 · 01-28-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

I am sure you all can appreciate this vision of the Barrow by Michael Herring.

Though I've seen the picture before, the first thing I noticed now was how empty the barrow full of riches was. You call those few beads a treasure?

05-01-2013, 07:26 AM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	The Death of Boromir by the Brothers Gentile. The longer I look at it, the more it amuses me. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

05-02-2013, 07:13 AM	#4
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Yes, and it's also a classical Lamentation of Christ composition, with hints of St. Sebastian. I don't know my art history well enough to tell if it's based on any particular painting, but Aragorn as Virgin Mary is definitely one of the funniest things about it. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

09-16-2013, 02:09 PM	#7
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I am sure you all can appreciate this vision of the Barrow by Michael Herring. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

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Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Ha! I love that one. I still think of Frodo saying "Talk to the hand!: __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.