The Sun is Passing the Sign of Virgo form cycle "Zodiac"
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This painting by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, titled "The Sun is Passing the Sign of Virgo" from the cycle "Zodiac," is a mesmerizing artwork that evokes a deep connection between nature and astrology. The image features a vast, dark meadow filled with various wildflowers, predominantly in shades of blue and green. The foreground is densely packed with these floral elements, creating a rich tapestry of natural forms that seem to stretch endlessly.Rising from the midst of this floral sea is a large, monolithic form, which appears almost like a silhouette against the dusky sky. This figure might symbolize the personification of Virgo, standing tall and solitary, overseeing the scene. Above this figure, the constellation Virgo is depicted through a series of golden stars that form the recognizable shape of this zodiac sign.The background is a gradient of blue hues, suggesting it is either twilight or dawn, a time when the sky shifts between day and night—an allegory perhaps for the transition the sun makes as it passes through the zodiac signs.