Category: Alma
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Leonardo da Vinci’s Battle maidens of the Sands, with Footnotes #85
Leonardo da Vinci captures a scene of intense battle and fierce determination. Set in an arid battlefield, Bedouin warrior women stand at the forefront. Their bodies adorned in intricately oriental armor, they exude both strength and elegance. As the women take aim, their gazes focused and unwavering, they release their spears towards the enemy. The…
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Mother and Child, with Footnotes #83
Mother and child riding a donkey, their eyes fixed on the path ahead. They are following the footsteps of the father, who tirelessly led the way through the desolate surroundings, searching for a safe place to pitch their tent amidst the horrors of war that surrounded them. The once lively village they called home had…
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Anselm Feuerbach’s Sisters, with Footnotes #84
Executed in the style of Anselm Feuerbach, the viewer is transported to a battlefield engulfed in chaos, dust, and destruction. The focal point of the painting are two remarkable Bedouin sisters as they stand defiantly in a vast open field. The composition is dynamically balanced, with the sisters positioned at the forefront, their bodies twisted…
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, 17th-century Italian Old Master’s Captive, with Footnotes #83
Alma, adorned in a torn and ragged wrap around her waist. She is shown chained to a weathered column in a dimly lit dungeon, creating a sense of vulnerability and captivity. The ground is scattered with rubble, symbolizing the destruction and decay surrounding Alma in her dire situation. In the background, a shard of a…
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01 Work, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma, The Warrior at peace, with footnotes
The sun hangs low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow across the sandy shores. Waves gently lap against the land, creating a soothing sound that mingles with the distant calls of seagulls. Sitting gracefully on the shoreline, a breathtaking Bedouin warrior woman captures the attention of all who gaze upon her. Her flowing…
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08 Works, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci and Anselm Feuerbach imbedded with Alma and her Warrior, with footnotes
In the midst of a rugged field, where grains of sand mingle with tufts of grass, Alma and her troop of Bedouin women stand tall. Clad in ornate, oriental armor, each woman exudes a sense of power and resilience… Please follow link for full post
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06 Works, The Art of War, 17th-century Italian Old Masters’ The Flagellation of Alma, with footnotes
In the dimly lit jail cell, the once proud Arab warrior woman now finds herself captured and confined. Her fair complexion and slim figure are a striking contrast against the harsh surroundings… Please follow link for full post
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04 Works, The Art of War, Rembrandt’s The destruction of Gaza, with footnotes
Alma Lamenting the Destruction of Gaza is a painting In the style of Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch artist who in 1630 painted the destruction of Jerusalem… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, After Franz Ritter von Stuck, A Time for Reflection, with Footnotes, #84
Memories of their fallen comrades flooded Alma’s mind, their faces appearing as vivid as the day they each set foot on this treacherous path. The laughter, the camaraderie, the unbreakable bond they shared—it was all a bittersweet reminder of what they had lost. Alma’s wounds throbbed, the pain piercing through her like a relentless storm.…
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03 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Alma, It is time to return home, with Footnotes #82
The battle, long and arduous, has finally come to an end. The clash of weapons has ceased, replaced only by the echoes of victory and the haunting memory of fallen comrades… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Pre-Raphaelite Alma in the Dungeon, with footnotes
A still photo, Pre-Raphaelite style painting of an elegant, slender Arabian warrior woman with flowing dark red hair, clad in delicately ornate yet scant Arab armor, revealing mud-spattered legs, arms, and midriff beneath a veneer of battle weariness, positioned gracefully on the stone floor of a dimly lit, medieval dungeon cell, her curvaceous form bathed…
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12 Works, The Art of War, After Franz von Stuck Alma on a Mercy Mission, with footnotes
Alma gathered her troops and briefs them on the mission. It was their duty to ensure that their small aid convoy reached the desert tribe safely, despite the potential dangers that lay ahead…. Please follow link for full post
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02 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Alma at The Battle of Anghiar, After Leonardo da Vinci, with Footnotes #81
The Battle of Anghiari was fought on 29 June 1440, between the forces of Milan and the League of some Italian states led by the Republic of Florence in the course of the Wars in Lombardy. The battle was a victory for the Florentines, who secured their domination of central Italy… Please follow link for…
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05 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Battle is Won! After Franz von Stuck, with Footnotes #82
War is hell and never changes. Arrows flying from different ranges. People dying left and right. Soldiers always forced to fight… Please follow link for full post
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01 Work, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan’s Overwhelming Odds, with Footnotes #80
Alma stood at the forefront of her small band of companions, a determined fire burning in her eyes. The invaders, a formidable force in number and weaponry, loomed ahead, their presence casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty across Gaza. But Alma was not one to be easily daunted. She had fought against overwhelming odds…
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13 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Night Raid, After Franz von Stuck, with footnotes
The enemy launched a surprise assault in the dead of the night. Alma deftly tightens her grip on her trusty sword, her mind becomes laser-focused… Please follow link for full post
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07 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma and the Judean Lion, after Luca Giordano, with footnotes
As Alma returns to her village, she carries herself with utmost grace, despite the wounds she has sustained in battle. Her dark red hair cascades down her shoulders, symbolizing her strength and determination… Please follow link for full post
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08 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma at The Battle of Herod’s Gate, After Leonardo da Vinci, with footnotes
Riding their Arabian stallions, Alma and her companion charge into battle with swords raised high. The horses themselves are a symbol of Arab culture and heritage, illustrating the deep connection between the Bedouin people and their majestic steeds… Please follow link for full post
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03 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s Alma at The Battle of Anghiari, After Leonardo da Vinci, with footnotes
The Battle of Anghiari (1505) was a planned painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Salone dei Cinquecento (Hall of the Five Hundred) in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence… Please follow link for full post
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04 Works, The Art of War, Henry Zaidan’s The Raid is Over, Alma Takes Time to Recuperate, with footnotes
It is only fitting that Alma takes some time to rest and recuperate after her tireless efforts…. Please follow link for full post
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