Proximity

Michel-Ange : La Création d'Adam, fresque de la Chapelle Sixtine.


In this painting, we have Man represented by Adam on the left, and God on the right.

Let's analyze. Who is making the effort in this scene?


Clearly, God is doing all He can: Going against the wind, beard blowing around, turned towards Adam, Fully outstretched arms and hand and finger.


Adam: By the way his arm's leaning casually, we can say that he'd been gazing in the other direction, just chilling nonchalantly, barely exerting any force or effort to make the connection.






Closer Look: There is no connection. No physical touch.
HOWEVER!!!!!!! Look how close the fingers are! Not a long way off at all. God has already extended as much as He can. All MAN needs to do, is flick his finger up 1 cm! The ball is in his court to act (or not).








Does this put things into perspective?


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