NexiusLobster

One of the oldest symbols for the universe is a snake eating its tail, which is a reference to the self sustaining and self consuming nature of life and time

is this related to the symbol of ouroboros by any chance?

The fire of the snake is reminiscent of the Brazen Serpent in the Dead Sea Scrolls.

I think Neon Genesis Evangelion is where I first heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Your comment has inspired my next rabbit hole

Absolutely wonderful!

feel free to add an [OC] tag to the title (if you want)

I like you

This has now forever changed my opinion on paintings of still objects.

You should get in contact with the artist https://twitter.com/_dirtyiron_?lang=en

I think so

Goddamn that is good

Amazing

I don't get the post office part

that makes two of us!

Here is an animated loop of The Starry Night which enhances the experience

The stars, painted as yellow-white blobs, appear to undulate. The thin crescent Moon is almost a caricature, with its illuminated cusps almost meeting around back. It, too, appears to undulate against the dark blue sky. The painting feels as though its sky is a living, breathing entity.

From : https://neildegrassetyson.com/photos/2002-10-city-of-stars/starry-night/

Nice