Cain - Wilhelm von Gloeden Nude Art Framed Canvas
Description
In "Cain", Wilhelm von Gloeden's silver alchemy transmutes guilt into visual verse. We find our fallen son, coiled like a scorpion's tail, perched atop creation's altar. His form, chiseled from primordial clay, quivers with the weight of mankind's first sin. Sepia whispers of ages past—cloaking this tableau in time's dusty veil.
Behold the landscape - a parchment of rolling hills where God's judgment echoes still. Muscles strain against invisible bonds, a living embodiment of conscience's merciless grip.
This is no mere portrait, but the Book of Genesis distilled into a single, searing frame. Von Gloeden's lens - keeper of secrets, revealer of truths - strips away pretense, leaving only raw humanity exposed. Symbolism's thorny crown rests heavy upon this bowed head.
Here lies the crossroads of myth and mortal, where queer desire and divine decree clash like flint on steel. Let this image be your burning bush, illuminating the shadowed corners of the soul.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
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Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors.
Brand New, Just for You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
Details, Details
Canvas: 38mm, hand-stretched, natural white, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd)
Inks: Water-based
Frame: Durable European knotless pine, black satin-laminated finish, 19mm frame depth
Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors.
100+ Years of Color
Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
Brand New, Just for You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
