The Magic Crystal (Study: Male Figure)
The Magic Crystal (Study: Male Figure) is an oil painting by Simeon Solomon, completed in 1878. The work presents a nude male figure, appearing as an angel or a saint, set against a dark and textured surface. This figure rests near a small bowl and a crimson object, suggesting a scene of sacrifice or solemnity. Above the central form, a faint depiction of a starry night sky breaks the shadows.









