Religiosity of Capitalism

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#1 written by Ferdinand
about 9 months ago

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It looks rather like the father is about to beat him, and these angels are intervening. I agree with the users who referred to the sacrifice of Isaac.
Now, as for the father’s hand hovering over his groin, I’m inclined to think that he withdrew it in fright. Nothing about this suggests rape.
And, really, I think the painting would be more meaningful if it depicted violence, rather than rape. Isn’t it something of a religious sacrifice when the boy is introduced to masculinity through this kind of violence?
Well that’s my take on it.
- #2 written by marky-b
  about 9 months ago
  
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  i originally thought the same thing, then i saw the man’s knee on the bed behind the boy. in my eye, it appears as more than just a beating. but that’s the beauty of art. interpretation.
#3 written by john doe
about 9 months ago

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The two angels are David Bowie and Elvis Presley, for the general information of commenters. Don’t know if that will effect the interpretations.
#4 written by Chimel
about 9 months ago

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Come on guys, Rich is right. You can interpret it any way you want, but it is without doubt a rape attempt.
I personnally despise this picture, and all the work on Verlato’s site for that matter, but I would not go as far as condemning it as child rape, because it is a painting and a piece of virtual art, not a photograph.

The number and diversity of the reactions is great, one “vm” adored the picture so much he even decided to delete milkboys from his favorites, as I understand moving it to his home page instead… ;-)
- #5 written by Josh~
  about 9 months ago
  
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  “vm” adored the picture so much he even decided to delete milkboys from his favorites, as I understand moving it to his home page instead… ;-)
  
  I lol’d, thanks Chimel ;)
  - #6 written by Chimel
    about 9 months ago
    
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    So you can read the posts! I was a bit concerned because when vm said he was delighted about your sight, I thought you went blind.
    Oh well, no more comment for me today, it’s past midnight this side of the Pacific.
    Ta!
#7 written by davidef
about 9 months ago

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nice
#8 written by Jonathan
about 7 months ago

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Well I don’t know much about art but what I think that the painting or drawing is showing a guy with a little kid and it looks like the guy is unzziping his pants of like may b to rape the kid, and I don’t think the guys floating on mid air are angels because they r creepy. For me I think they are demons controling the situation.Since it is a hopeless little kid they are just making Shure everithing is going there way….ps. Like I said I don’t know mich about art and I’m just to giving my point of view…john-pr
#9 written by carlaboy
about 7 months ago

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Its so sad ……..like that happened me then I was blamed for what was done to me……….

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