The saving of Maedhros
Catherine Karina Chmiel
Comments: 13 Rating: 4.77
Reader Comments
Elmtree
Chmiel's Maedhros pictures (Maedhros/Maglor with Elrond/Elros, this one, and Fingon rescuing Maedhros) are what got me interested in reading more of the Silm (I'd read only parts). Wonderful, wonderful work.
Rating: 5
Wed March 24, 2004 9:19 AM PDT
Ornendil
Looks ok. She's done far better pictures though.
Rating: 3
Wed March 24, 2004 11:17 AM PDT
nerdanel14
This is beautiful work: so realistic and emotional. Wonderful job. The eagle especially.
Rating: 5
Wed March 24, 2004 3:36 PM PDT
David_from_angmar
pues tu si sabes usar la acuarela carnal!!!.
Rating: 4
Wed March 24, 2004 5:13 PM PDT
Eleniël_of_Lorien
I LOVE THE PICTURE! MY GOD MY GOD! I rate it 5000000000!
Rating: 5
Thu March 25, 2004 2:26 AM PDT
EllaG
I love this! You've captured a feel not just a look! I've tried to create a similar effect but I'm just not that good! Bravo!
Rating: 5
Thu March 25, 2004 6:51 AM PDT
Celebrindal_14
Meadhros is sorrible looking in a good way! The Thorondor is fantastic!!
Rating: 5
Thu March 25, 2004 11:39 AM PDT
luthienelflover
I always imagined Maedhros with dark hair... but that's just personal preference. Gorgeous picture!
Luthy
Rating: 5
Thu March 25, 2004 1:42 PM PDT
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lol anyhoo what a lovely painting! 
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Rating: 5
Thu March 25, 2004 6:08 PM PDT
Sulmerel
Wow... It's too good...
Rating: 5
Fri March 26, 2004 6:06 AM PDT
Pippin4242
It's so, so beautiful... it moved me to the verge of tears...
For those of you who do not know what this painting is about, here is an extremely abriged version of the saving of Maedhros, my favorite part of the Silmarillion.
~*~WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS~*~
Maedhros, son of Feanor, was captured in battle by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. He was taken to a precipice of Thangorodrim and was caught cruely to the rock by the wrist of his right hand in a band of steel. His people could find no way to negotiate his return, but, unbeknownst to anyone, his friend Fingon journeyed to Thangorodrim alone in search of him. He climbed in despair and could find no way into Morgoth's stronghold. In defiance of the Orcs, he drew forth his harp and began to sing a song of Valinor and his voice rang throughout the great crevasses and mournful hollows that before had known no song but that of pain. Suddenly, far above him, a voice took up the song.
Fingon climbed to the foot of the precipice and then could go no further. Maedhros, being in anguish without hope, begged Fingon to shoot him. Fingon, seeing no better hope, strung his bow and cried to Manwe 'O King to whom all birds are dear, speed now this feathered shaft, and recall some pity for the Noldor in their need!' His prayer was answered swiftly, for Manwe had commanded a watch upon Morgoth as he held still some pity for the Elves in exile. Even as Fingon bent his bow, Thorondor, King of Eagles, flew down from the high airs, and staying Fingon's hand, bore him to the precipice where his friend hung. But Fingon could not release the hell-wrought bond upon his wrist, nor sever it, nor draw it from the stone. Again therefore in his pain Maedhros begged that he would slay him; but Fingon cut off his hand above the wrist and Thorondor bore them back to Mithrim.
By this deed Fingon won great renown, and all the Noldor parised him; and all the hatred between the houses of Fingolfin and Feanor was assauged.
~*~
That is... so... beautiful... rarely has a piece so moved me... Thankyou so much Ms. Chmiel...
*~Pips~*
Rating: 5
Fri March 26, 2004 1:33 PM PDT
Loopy
i really love that Eagle! As always, this work is awesome!
NienorNiniel
I absolutely love this picture. The eagle looks so real, and the Elves' expressions are great.
If you liked this picture, you should check out my Chmiel thread
Rating: 5
Wed March 24, 2004 6:15 AM PDT