Title: Virtus - Blue Diamond
Artist: Lucius
Artistic Execution: Voineagu Ion
Year: 2020
Technique: Oil painting on canvas, mixed media, impasto
Dimensions: 500 mm (Width) x 800 mm (Height)

Description:
This work is an allegory of virtue, symbolically represented by an angelic figure presenting a blue diamond.

At the center of the composition, a blonde-haired angel with a luminous aura and serene expression holds a large, perfectly faceted blue diamond. The angel, with wings painted in a gradient from pink to violet, acts as a guardian or divine messenger, presenting this precious quality.

The diamond, a well-established symbol of purity, perfection, and invincibility, here serves as a metaphor for "Virtue" ("Virtus"). From its lower tip emanate rays of light, suggesting that virtue is a source of spiritual power and clarity.

A subtle symbolic detail is the small, ethereal sailing boat resting on the diamond’s surface. This may represent the soul’s journey, which needs a solid foundation (virtue) to navigate life safely.

The scene is enveloped in an atmosphere of peace and sacredness, set against a stylized foliage background in cool tones.