Title: Gladius liberationis
Artist: Lucius
Artistic Execution: Voineagu Ion
Year: 2020
Technique: Oil painting on canvas, mixed media, impasto
Dimensions: 400 mm (Width) x 600 mm (Height)

Description:
This symbolic composition presents a powerful archetype: Manus Dei (the Hand of God), descending from the heavens to offer the "Sword of Liberation."

From a dramatic sky pierced by clouds, a monumental divine hand emerges, holding a unique sword. This is no conventional weapon—it is a spiritual instrument, depicted as being made of pure energy or feathers, stylized to resemble a bird. The hilt evokes the wings of a bird in flight, while the blade is formed of radiant beams and sharp feather-like shapes.

The design emphasizes that liberation (liberationis) is not an act of aggression, but of transcendence—a spiritual ascent and a severing of illusory ties through the power of truth. Lightning bolts of divine light emanate from the sword, symbolizing its active, divine energy.

The painting thus becomes an allegory of the spiritual power to discern, to cut through illusion, and to act with divine clarity to achieve inner freedom. The atmosphere is one of strength, determination, and divine intervention.