Third World War Under the Mediterranean 

John Conrad Berkey painted "Third World War Under the Mediterranean," capturing a submarine amidst smaller aircraft, all submerged in a serene, blue underwater realm. Submarines, in their essence, mirror the leviathans of old—symbols of immense, often hidden, power. The submarine as a motif echoes the biblical Leviathan, a beast lurking in the depths, embodying chaos and primal fear. In contrast to land-based warfare, the submarine operates in a silent, unseen world, mirroring the unconscious mind where repressed fears and desires reside. This resonates with earlier artistic representations of sea monsters that threatened ancient mariners, reflecting humanity's deep-seated anxieties about the unknown depths. The emotional impact of this image lies in its stark juxtaposition of technological prowess and primordial dread. The submarine, a modern war machine, evokes the same sense of awe and terror as the mythical sea creatures of our ancestors. These symbols serve as a reminder of the cyclical nature of human conflict, resurfacing in different forms throughout history.