The Gatekeeper 1993

"The Gatekeeper" is a 1993 oil painting by American artist Ken Kelly (1946-2022). The painting depicts a muscular, horned warrior, clad in bronze armor, kneeling on a rocky outcrop against a fiery red sky. The warrior holds a spear and net, the latter filled with human skulls. The painting is characteristic of Kelly's style, which blends elements of fantasy, mythology, and realism. "The Gatekeeper" is a striking and evocative image that has resonated with fans of fantasy art and the works of Ken Kelly.