BWV 54: No. 3, Aria

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A meticulously detailed symmetrical, vibrant, and abstract Neo-Byzantine stained glass style artwork features a central bearded man with a stern expression and piercing brown eyes. A bright yellow starburst emanates from his forehead. He is surrounded by other distressed faces in various emotional states, some with open screaming mouths, tears, and wide eyes, alongside other people and multiple large hands. The entire composition is rendered with richly saturated colors including red, gold, blue, olive green, and black, outlined with fine gold lines that delineate the shapes and decorative patterns, some resembling celestial bodies and constellations. The complex interplay of forms creates a mosaic-like effect, with elements that suggest both human emotion and cosmic design in an intricate and chaotic yet harmonious arrangement.