“Ouroboros” derives from a Greek word meaning “tail-devourer.” The concept of the ouroboros is very ancient, used across many cultures as a symbol of cosmic harmony, eternity, and the cycle of birth and death. The earliest known ouroboros symbol comes in a 14th-century BCE Egyptian religious text found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. The symbol appears in a passage about the origin of the sun god Ra through a union with Osiris, meant to illustrate creation through destruction. Norse legend tells of the great serpent, Jörmungandr, who encircles the earth and bites its own tail, which is depicted as a serpent in the shape of an infinity symbol. In this painting I wanted to use the human form as a way to express this idea, you will see an infinity symbol if you follow the figures. This symbol has always close to me, I always see it. Artist: Mel Fiorentino Materials: Oil on canvas Size: 24 × 30 × 1 1/2 in | 61 × 76.2 × 3.8 cm Rarity: Unique Medium: Painting Signature: Hand-signed by artist, bottom right Certificate of authenticity: Included Series: Origin Year: 2023