Et il avait dans sa main droit sept etoiles, et de sa bouch sortait une epee aigue a deux tranchants
A hand-painted replica of Odilon Redon’s masterpiece Et il avait dans sa main droit sept etoiles, et de sa bouch sortait une epee aigue a deux tranchants, meticulously crafted by professional artists to capture the true essence of the original. Each piece is created with museum-quality canvas and rare mineral pigments, carefully painted by experienced artists with delicate brushstrokes and rich, layered colors to perfectly recreate the texture of the original artwork. Unlike machine-printed reproductions, this hand-painted version brings the painting to life, infused with the artist’s emotions and skill in every stroke. Whether for personal collection or home decoration, it instantly elevates the artistic atmosphere of any space.
Odilon Redon (1840–1916) was a French symbolist artist known for his enigmatic and dreamlike works that often explored themes of spirituality, imagination, and the subconscious. One of his notable works, Et il avait dans sa main droit sept étoiles, et de sa bouche sortait une épée aiguë à deux tranchants (translated as "And he had in his right hand seven stars, and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword"), is a charcoal drawing created in 1896. The title of the piece is a direct reference to a passage from the Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible (Revelation 1:16), which describes a vision of Christ.
The drawing is part of Redon’s noirs, a series of monochromatic works executed in charcoal and lithography that he produced during the earlier part of his career. These works are characterized by their use of black tones and their focus on mysterious, often spiritual or fantastical imagery. In this particular piece, Redon depicts a figure holding seven stars in one hand, with a sword emerging from its mouth, closely mirroring the biblical description. The image is rendered in a haunting, ethereal style, with the dark tones and soft textures contributing to its otherworldly atmosphere.
Redon’s noirs were heavily influenced by literature, religion, and his own introspective nature. The biblical reference in this work reflects his interest in spiritual and mystical themes, which were common in Symbolist art. The choice of medium—charcoal—allowed Redon to create a sense of depth and mystery, emphasizing the visionary quality of the scene.
This drawing was included in Redon’s portfolio Apocalypse de Saint-Jean (The Apocalypse of Saint John), a series of lithographs inspired by the Book of Revelation. The series was published in 1899 and is considered one of Redon’s significant contributions to the Symbolist movement. The works in this series demonstrate his ability to translate complex and often abstract religious visions into evocative visual forms.
Today, Et il avait dans sa main droit sept étoiles, et de sa bouche sortait une épée aiguë à deux tranchants is recognized as an example of Redon’s mastery in creating evocative and symbolic imagery. It reflects his unique ability to blend religious themes with a deeply personal and imaginative artistic vision. The drawing is housed in various collections and continues to be studied as part of Redon’s broader body of work, which bridges the worlds of Symbolism and modern art.
