Ariel and Caliban

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with two figures. A nude woman with long hair is floating in the air, holding a bow and arrow. Below her, a dark-skinned man with a large head and torso is on the ground, possibly being attacked by the woman. The background is green with red clouds. The woman appears to be in motion, with her body arched and her arm extended. The man on the ground seems to be struggling or in pain. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and conflict. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist David Scott.