Tantric Sorcerer | William Mortensen | 1932 17th Century caught in a moment of

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

pastel colours and dreamy imagery

Moran’s exquisite use of light and texture imbues the scene with both realism and a quiet

In Jensen's painting

Tantric Sorcerer | William Mortensen | 1932 17th Century caught in a moment ofIn 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