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This piece draws a curious and divided response form me. The contrast and composition are exquisite and title is evocative. But the veil I find pushes me away. It brings up images of "bride"--a strange thing to see on a male--and it is black--the opposite of bridal white. Members of the church are sometimes called "Bride of Christ" so this may be in keeping with the "monk" idea. Does the black colour of the veil indicate the masculine? Or perhaps a more spiritual contrast... married to the dark? The softening of the image is a delightful effect, especially the blurring of the hands. It creates a sense of gentleness about the figure without detracting from the masculinity.
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