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ArtistKill a man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god. Execute you, and I am a hero. Why? Because you live across a river. If you lived on my side, killing you would be murder. But because of a line a king drew on a map, killing you is a virtue. Morality is merely a matter of geography
A highly detailed painting depicts a dual reality split vertically down the middle by a narrow, deep canal of turbulent turquoise water. On the left, a vibrant, sunlit scene unfolds under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds, representing the empirical and observational world. On the right, a darker, moonlit scene under a star-filled sky, represents the theoretical and philosophical world.
On the left side, a colossal stone statue of a robed man with a staff stands on a pedestal, reaching towards a large, ancient map or celestial chart suspended in the sky. Smaller figures of men are scattered across the tan-colored cliff edge, some sitting, some standing and observing. Further back, green trees line the horizon where the sky meets the calm sea. White birds fly gracefully in the sky.
On the right side, a similar colossal stone statue is positioned, also holding a staff and gazing towards a corresponding dark celestial chart. This side is bathed in moonlight and shadow, with stormy clouds filling the sky. Alongside the cliff edge, various figures are engaged in different activities reflecting intellectual pursuits. Some are seated, seemingly in contemplation or discussion, while others stand next to abstract sculptures or philosophical symbols. A large white bird is prominent near the statue.
