Tantric Sorcerer | William Mortensen | 1932 17th Century The artwork features Shinobazu Pond

The artwork features Shinobazu Pond

pastel colours and dreamy imagery

caught in a moment of awe as "Archangel Michael" descends from the sky above them

presenting a haunting vision of civilization on the brink of collapse

Tantric Sorcerer | William Mortensen | 1932 17th Century The artwork features Shinobazu PondIn Tantric Sorcerer (1932), Mortensen creates a haunting, theatrical image of a mystical figure crowned and illuminated from below, his pale, lifeless eyes gazing outward with unsettling intensity. Surrounded by looming statues and deep shadows, the sorcerer appears suspended between ritual and nightmare. The dramatic lighting and staged symbolism reflect Mortensens distinctive pictorial style, blending occult imagery, fantasy, and early surrealist