The above is a painting by a French painter and sculptor Jean-Léon Gérôme titled “Truth Rising from Her Well (to Shame Mankind)”.
The painting portrays the figure of truth which emerges from a well holding a scourge with which to shame and punish humankind. The image makes literal reference to a saying by the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus (ca. 460 BC – ca. 370 BC) who said: “Truth lies at the bottom of a well.”
It feels good to realize that as times change, so does the face of truth. Only those who wish for truth to stay at the bottom of the well picture her as one pissed off woman that comes out to eat their soul and whip them until they admit their crimes. For the rest of us, she’s a beautiful and confident lady that carries with her light to brighten the darkest hours of mankind. For she is truth and truth conquers all.
Vincit Omnia Veritas, Best Gore. Congratulations to 500 motherfucking pages!
