'Hand of Justice' represents deep symbolism through the singular figure of an arm with the index finger raised towards the sky. This gesture, recalling Leonardo da Vinci’s depiction in 'Salvator...
"Hand of Justice" represents deep symbolism through the singular figure of an arm with the index finger raised towards the sky. This gesture, recalling Leonardo da Vinci’s depiction in "Salvator Mundi," where Christ blesses with a similar gesture, takes on new dimensions of meaning here. Leonardo’s work conveyed a universal sovereignty, a concept that aligns perfectly with the notion of supreme judgment embodied by Thanos, the character from the superhero epic to which this piece refers.
Just as Thanos determines the fate of lives with a final, definitive gesture, the raised arm symbolizes an irrevocable decision, almost divine, evoking themes of power, justice, and inevitability. The choice to isolate only the arm and hand amplifies this message, stripping the act of judgment or command of any human influence and emphasizing the absolutism of the act itself.
The work thus invites reflection on the nature of power and its exercise, raising questions about who holds the authority to judge and the ethical implications of such authority.
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