Blessings - Golden Legend of St Stephen 2016

"Blessings - Golden Legend of St Stephen" (2016) by Joe Machine is a captivating depiction of a religious scene. The artwork features five figures, including a robed priest, a woman holding a small child, and three other women, each draped in richly colored garments. The scene evokes a sense of solemnity and reverence, likely referencing a moment of blessing or anointing within a biblical context. Machine's meticulous use of color and detail creates a striking visual narrative, highlighting the figures and their gestures in a way that invites the viewer to contemplate the significance of the moment. The artwork's title suggests a connection to the "Golden Legend," a collection of hagiographical tales popular in the Middle Ages.