Deception
It may seem as if this simple painting is just an image of predator and prey. The mouse is lower on the food chain and that is the way of nature.
But, look a little deeper and you may notice that it is allegorical in nature.
Just as the small mouse looks the other way, seemingly unaware of the snake ready to strike, people are often deceived – complacent and unaware of the danger – evil – which exists in this world.
Predator vs. prey and good vs. evil.
It’s the way of the world.
About the Painting
Gale F. Trapp, 2009
Acrylic on Board
3rd place winner at the Death Valley 49’ers Art Show 2010
TrappersWildWest 
You are so talented, even the piece of wood seems to come to life.
Thank you.
details may make all the difference in the world! excellent work
enjoy your day, Eddie
Thank you.
Lovely piece and now refreshing to have an artist willing to describe her work! Namaste. . .. Anne
Thanks for the kind comment.
Trapper Gale
You are welcome! Namaste. . .Anne
Beautiful painting! I love the delicacy of the mouse and the amazing patterns on the snakes. And the metaphor is wonderful too.
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Thank you for the nice compliment. Always glad to stop by.
Trapper Gale
I missed the snake the first time I looked at the painting. Couldn’t agree more. Thank you.
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