God - the Creator, the days of creation 

Wilhelm Kotarbinski painted this depiction of 'God - the Creator, the days of creation' during an era of profound cultural and philosophical shifts. The late 19th and early 20th centuries were marked by the decline of traditional religious authority, amid rapid industrialization and scientific advancement. This image presents us with a figure of God that departs from traditional, omnipotent representations, in favor of a more human-like and contemplative presence. God is depicted as an elder, seated within a chromatic spectrum that evokes the days of creation. Below, a series of stars and flowers symbolize the nascent life emerging from the divine act. Kotarbinski, working within a society grappling with evolving notions of faith and reason, here invites a more intimate engagement with the divine. The artwork, imbued with a sense of serenity and reflection, suggests an alternative narrative of creation, one that emphasizes the continuous, generative power of a God who is both transcendent and deeply intertwined with the world. It's a quiet moment, reflective of a period in which long-held certainties were being reimagined.