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wolfmorphine — Poppea's Song
Published: 2006-05-27 02:39:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 6609; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 209
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This is a depiction of Poppea Sabina, the infamous favorite mistress of the Roman Emperor Nero who eventually became his second wife. Poppea's power over Nero was thought to be at the root of many of the executions and exiles meted out upon countless unfortunates during his reign. However, she also died at Nero's hands, which is why I have the fiddle, representing the emperor, standing in as the cause of the bloodstains on Poppea's gown while Rome burns in the background. (Doubtless some of you have heard the legend of crazy Emperor Nero madly playing his fiddle as the city went up in flames.) I first became fascinated with the figure of Poppea after seeing a series of photographs by Erwin Olaf called "Royal Blood", depicting several dead personages of royal descent in a ghost-like, undead state. Poppea was among them, and I have been meaning to read up on her and depict her in my own way at some point in the future. A good on-line friend of mine shared my strong interest in Poppea, so while her body here is based on a stock photo of `lockstock , I painted Poppea's face to more closely resemble my friend. Also used here are the columns from ~sabrine-nature-stock and also some images from clipart.com .Related content
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Amazing interpretation of the Nero and Poppea story! I love how the blood is dripping down onto her dress from the violin who is representing Nero! The idea about the fiddle is great
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u seem to like history..i love it too...and in everyones mind are images of how things happend..and..i see u have great visions...artistic ones 
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What a new treat and enlightenment to a position of betrayal. I love the design as do I admire the historical theme behind it from your description. This really places a perfect relationship for it's entirity. Again, magnificant usage of your technique's and intellectual talents. You are captivating.
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Thank you! It's fun to stick a little history lesson into these now and then. Haven't done that in a long time. It was due.
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Wow, such history contained in this piece. I love roman history but have never heard of this tale. Thank you for sharing the history that had inspired thee to paint such a lovely peice.
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You're welcome! I'm glad you like it.
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Those were the days, ones I would never miss.
There is a very dangerous look in her eyes,
a gaze I would not like to have reflect upon myself.
Nero must have been weak of mind or
at the will of his mistress, leaving him little will of his own.
Witches, born with a gift, a talent to weld over others.
Some may laugh and say this is foolhardy, that is,
until they fall under a spell.
Once again, nice work :bravo: (<---oh, that is not an emoticon)
dJ
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Women like Poppea do give one pause, do they not? I always find myself fascinated with such figures.
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If you compare the mind to a switchboard. When made and used properly, all the connections are made then communication flows in the correct order. If the connections are malaligned, there is communication yet it goes to the wrong point causing confusion. Should the person not realize this fact and not get a technician to put things in perspective, the individual assumes this is the natural order. No matter how garbled the information gets, the person operates on this mixed information. This is how they perceive the world and act accordingly. Much like 'the voices in my head' syndrome. That's crazy. Fortunately, the only voice in my head is mine. Sometimes I wonder about that one
I do not know if this analogy made any sense. I can only go with the switchboard in my head
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This is my current favorite. I really like the color, emotion and theme. Great job Shannon!
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Pretty! I love the dress and violin. But that women looks so evil. ><
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Ha ha... thanks! And I suppose she was rather devious. Certainly questionable, at any rate.
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Great pic and interesting story, although it can't 've been a fiddle, since those were invented much later after the Roman Empire's fall. Might've been a lyre or smth similar.
she looks a bit like Anna Vissi by the way.
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You are probably right, but that's how the legend goes anyway.
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Yeah, and in fairytale land everything is allowed. So why not giving Nero and iPod to make him happy
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Sure... why not! The cool thing about art is it can be anything you want it to be... especially when you're working in symbols.
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Yes, and a bit of anacronism usually spices things up too
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Well done. I really like the depth of the symbolism i.e. the violin, etc. Truly amazing again from you.
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That's very great !!
I love colours, her expression and blood from violon ... nice idea !
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the women is so strong and beautifull i realy like the violin with the blood on it and on her to that is so amazing
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wow, amazing job. I love the colors and everything
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your very much welcome
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The textures and colours are so gorgeous in this! I love her captivating stare and the stains! Her hair is so pretty and has great texture and style to it!
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