This picture is entitled Turbine Trinity and can be found at flickr.com (URL provdided under picture). I really liked this picture when I came across it because it demonstrates how pervasive and strong the system of symbols surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus is. This photo is simply three windmills on a hilly landscape and yet it brings up images of the three crosses (Jesus and the two criminals) from Christian tradition. These sorts of connections show how deeply rooted Christian symbolism is, and also make clear the necessity of knowledge of Christian doctrine in order to understand these more subtle sorts of symbolism in art. http://www.flickr.com/photos/macgbegins/2379276116/
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