Middle Ground Symbolism

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“Framed by images of physical and mental torture in dark interiors” (Max Beckmann in New York), the center panel depicts a woman and infant in the middle ground symbolize Mary and Jesus Christ as a child, child. The ugly, humble and degrading child in the right panel had transformed into a clean, beautiful and blonde, facing backward, pointing to the left. In the foreground, on the right is a Fisher King, symbolizing Christ, who is wearing a golden crown and belt. The opposite navigational direction suggests that they are puzzled and not sure where to go. Right beside him, a man – presumably a warrior- is wearing a greyish blue helmet with red robe, standing in a position, as Judah stood to Christ. His hands reach out behind Christ, towards

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