Sleeping prophet 2000

"Sleeping Prophet" is a 2000 painting by Norwegian artist Odd Nerdrum (1944-present). The work depicts a nude female figure, lying on a yellow fabric draped on the ground, seemingly asleep. Several figures in the background, including a warrior-like figure, gaze upon the sleeping woman. This painting, a classic example of Nerdrum's realist style, is characterized by its dark, atmospheric background, which emphasizes the figure and the unsettling mystery of the scene. The work is a powerful and evocative statement on the power of the female form and the human condition.