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Vattimo,Stephen J.-The Vision Of The Four Beast ;  Fourth Beast
The Vision Of The Four Beast ; Fourth Beast / Illustration / 11 / Not For Sale

Description: Medium : Ink and Pen on Bristol Board Size 11'" x 15" Year completed: 1987 This rendering is part of a collection of illustrations I did for a professor who taught a course on the books of Daniel / Revelation. He used these illustrations in his teaching materials. The course takes a look at the prophetic events of four different monarchies that will rise to rule over the civilized world, then fall. Three of these monarchies have already come and gone through out history, the fourth is going to rise and rule over the world during the end times. The Fourth Beast Daniel chapter 7: 7 - 8 " After this I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong ; and it had large iron teeth. it devoured and crushed, and trampled down the remainder with it 's feet ; and it was different from all the beast that were before it, and it had ten horns. ( 8 ) " While i was contemplating the horns, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the root before it ; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like a man, and the mouth uttering great boast. The vision interpreted Daniel chapter 7 : 15 - 27 ( 15 ) " As for me , Daniel , my spirit was distressed within me , and the vision in my mind kept alarming me . ( 16 ) " I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things: ( 17 ) ' These great beast, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth. ( 18 ) ' But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom fore ever, for all ages to come.' ( 19 ) " Then I desired to know the exact meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly dreadful, with it's teeth of iron and it's claws of bronze, and which devoured, crushed, and trampled down the remainder with it's feet, ( 20 ) and the meaning of the ten horns that were on it's head and the other horn which came up, and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth uttering great boasts, and which was larger in appearance than it's associates. ( 21 ) " I kept looking , and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them. ( 22 ) until the ancient of days came, and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One , and the time arrives when the saints took possession of the kingdom. ( 23 ) " Thus he said: " the fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. ( 24 ) ' As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise ; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. ( 25 ) ' And he will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Most High one, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law ; and they will be given into his hand for a time, time,and half a time. ( 26 ) ' But the court will sit for judgment, and his domination will be taken away , annihilated and destroyed forever. ( 27 ) ' Then the sovereignty, the dominion, and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Most High One ; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominion will serve and obey Him.' Written by Stephen J. vattimo



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Location: Bridgeport  
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ART COME Alive: Stephen J. Vattimo Added by Danny Huffman on March 13, 2013. Saved under Huffman, Local Arts, Local Culture Plus, Local People Tags: art, Artist's Square, painting, racquel cruz, Vattimo Stephen J. Vattimo was born, raised and lived in the Philadelphia area most of his life. As a creative spiritual person, he is involved with creating works in fine art, poetry, short-humorous stories and articles on socialism, politics, and spirituality. He considers his work living-art because it is communicative in many ways and has a direct message with each creation. Through his works, the viewer gets to know who he really is. Metaphorically speaking, Stephen wears his heart on his sleeve. Stephens work is inspired by his love for God, family, and his country. Held by the belief that: We honor these things by conducting ourselves with nobility and morals, Stephen's vulnerability and passion is shared in all his work. Bound by these values, he believes we will have a prosperous society and an abundant life. Ultimately, that our nation will be blessed with not only materialistic richness, but also the riches of love and family that God has given to us. What is Stephen's style of art? Most of his work has been described as being folk, primitive, surreal and illustrative. His medium varies as he works with acrylics, pen, and ink. His preferred medium is with acrylics as it offers a wider opportunity to create multiple textures and effects. Adding to that, the medium because it dries fast, is non- toxic, and cleaning it up with water makes it fast and easy. Stevefinal Before Stephen creates his artwork on canvas he sketches the design, carefully planning each object he is going to incorporate in his paintings using a sketch pad. He does extensive research before even beginning to transfer vision onto canvas. It is not uncommon for him to repeat his research as not to miss the details he is carefully trying to convey. To bring his message home, he often introduces symbolism within his work. gently guiding the reader while allowing multiple interpretations without constraint. Stephen has original work in colleges, community centers, and coffee shops. He is also an essential figure within Internet publishing in art, writing, and poetry communities. He hopes that his art can be a blessing to his viewers and an honor to God.
 
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Stephen J.Vattimo Uses the arts to express His world view , and His Christian faith.
 
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