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Forums / Art Talk / Painting Talk / What is the name of the icon or figure that's a woman surrounded by flames with arms reaching up?
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Melissa
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#23392 2007-09-22 21:09 GMT |
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I've seen this figure several times in quick passing, but never have known who or what she represents. Maybe a saint? She has long, dark hair and she's looking upward and reaching toward the sky. She's surrounded by flames.
Anybody recognize her? Most recently I saw the figure on an episode of "Saving Grace." The artwork was painted on one of those bamboo door beads and her arms were stretched up and it looked like chains were on her wrist. |
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Dex
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#23393 2007-09-22 21:18 GMT |
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The figure is called "guadalupe". She is the roman catholic representation of the Virgin Mary.
Actually, I just googled "guadalupe" and the figure doesn't have arms reaching up. Can you give more details? |
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Kea
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#23394 2007-09-22 22:00 GMT |
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I can't remember the name, something like "the d***ed soul", but it has to do with a Voodoo or Santeria deity.
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BabyDoll
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#23395 2007-09-23 08:31 GMT |
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The first thing that came to my mind is: Joan of Arc.
I may be wrong but here is a link to a drawings/paintings of her: Tied/chained to a stake and burning, with up-stretched hands. http://z.about.com/d/atheism/1/7/H/0/3/JoanArc17-e.jpg http://www.slumdance.com/blogs/nora_murphy/archives/goddesssm.jpg http://www.revradiotowerofsong.org/images/285_Soul_in_Fire.jpg More about Joan can be read about by following the following link. http://atheism.about.com/od/christianityviolence/ig/Christian-Persecution-Witches/Joan-Arc-Witch-Heretic-Burn.htm |
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Connie
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#23396 2007-09-23 12:02 GMT |
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It's an image of a saint used on traditional "Loteria" cards - a bingo-like game played in Mexico. I know exactly what you're talking about but am having a hard time finding an image. I'll get back to you if I find one.
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