Some Rise By Sin And Some By Virtue Fall by Nathan Jelbert

Some rise by sin an some by virtue fall paint small

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Fabulous drawing Nathan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 29 Jun 09:04:40

Lovely, skill full work Nathan. Think old William got that the wrong way round, surely the sinful always fall?

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 29 Jun 11:30:56

I agree with you re the quote and it's an amazing painting. what's the size and medium?

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 29 Jun 13:47:43

Your painting is fabulous. The Shakespeare quote is very apt at how the corrupt can often prosper at the expense of the more virtuous in society.

Posted by David Williams on Wed 29 Jun 17:35:52

Strong drawing.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Wed 29 Jun 18:26:24

Ah but the wages of sin is death.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 29 Jun 18:32:09

Thanks all! Heather: it's 50cm x 50cm water mixable oil on Gray board on supporting frame. 😀

Posted by Nathan Jelbert on Wed 29 Jun 18:37:34

A superb drawing Nathan.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Thu 30 Jun 07:14:18

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29/06/2022

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Every now and then I like to revisit old paintings, partly to see if I progressed in my artiness and partly because I liked the title I gave the older piece, but was unhappy with how it turned out. So with this one, I loved the title, 'Some rise by sin and some by virtue fall.' from the Shakespeare play Measure for Measure. I'm no Shakespeare expert or even have anything more than a passing interest in the great playwright, but something about that line really strikes a chord.

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Price: 500

Picture Size: 50x50cm

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Nathan Jelbert

I thought it about time that I updated my biography. Things have changed from the last time I wrote a profile in that I no longer pour over books about old masters and I don't spend too much time learning techniques like I used to on Youtube or somewhere. Not because I think I've learnt enough (I…

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