The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not — Evelyn De Morgan
The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not is an artwork by Evelyn De Morgan. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not
- Artist
- Evelyn De Morgan (English, 1855-1919)
- Subject collection
- Mythology archive
What we can say with confidence
The specific narrative behind The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not has not been securely identified. Its inclusion in this collection is not enough to name a particular myth or character.
The exact narrative has not been reliably identified. We keep the artist and title visible, and leave the interpretation open rather than attach an invented myth.
Living with The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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