The artist said his work expresses the personal and sudden realization of the divine origin of mankind. The woman wears white robes of purity as she receives insights. This fleeting and quiet moment is symbolized here by the hummingbird image. Here, truth is indicated by a square rendered in red lines, suggesting that there are further spiritual realms.

United States 
1989 
Oil on panel 
51 x 20 in. 
Church History Museum Collection

Marcus Vincent

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