oil on canvas, 130 x 85 cm, 2022
She was loved by all the worlds.
She was dreamed of by male inspirations.
Men were drunk for her…with longing lips.
The Madonna looked beyond,
she didn’t believe in subservient cries.
The man was only flesh to her.
Her heart longed for warmth.
Suddenly, on the brightest day,
a dream flashed before her.
She turned her eyes to her earthly captivity,
and realised that she loves only God.
Dela Ray
For this painting I was inspired by the groundbreaking novel “Venus in Furs” by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch