Painting > King of the World The White Horse Sacrifice

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King of the World, The White Horse Sacrifice is a horizontal 6 Ft. H x 6 Ft. Wide triptych narrative painting that I created from November 11 1999, to July 7, 2007.

The idea for this painting came to me years ago when I read Roberto Calasso’s book Ka. Section VII tells the story of the ancient Indian story of the Horse Sacrifice. The king that has preformed and celebrates the yearlong ceremony becomes king of all kings.

Characters’ moving through the scene is an old narrative painting tradition in many cultures.

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Bill

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The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Top Panel of Triptych
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
May 15, 2001
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Starting the Sacrifice Ceremony

Detail: Far Left, Top Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
May 15, 2001
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Still Walking the Horse

Detail: Left of Center, Top Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
May 15, 2001
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Preparing for the Sacrifice

Detail: Center Right, Top Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
May 15, 2001
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Detail: Center Panel of Triptych
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Nighttime King Silhouette

Detail: Far Left, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Daytime King Silhouette

Detail: Left of Center, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Nighttime King Silhouette

Detail: Center, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Nighttime King Silhouette with Crowd

Detail: Center, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Daytime King Silhouette

Detail: Right of Center, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Nighttime King Silhouette

Detail: Far Right Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Crowd

Detail: Left of Center, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Crowd

Detail: Right of Center, Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Crowd

Detail: Right Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Detail: Top and Center Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
Shown 4 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
October 15, 2005
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Detail: Bottom Panel of Triptych
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 2007
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Bringing the Horse In

Detail: Far Left Bottom Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Putting the Sacrifice in Motion

Detail: Left, Bottom Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Between Scenes 1 and 2

Detail: Left of Center, Bottom Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice Detail: Center Bottom Panel
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Detail: Center Bottom Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Embroidering the Horse

Detail: Far Right Bottom Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
The Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World, The Horse Sacrifice

Ceremony Over

Detail: Far Right Bottom Panel
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
2 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
The White Horse Sacrifice, King of the World, Contemporary Narrative Painting, Narrative Painting
King of the World
The White Horse Sacrifice
Acrylic paint on heavy Italian paper
6 Ft. H x 6 Ft. W
July 07, 2007
$15000