I love this picture; one of Jenny's best. It's so sad and terrible, yet oh! so beautiful.
Comment by NienorNiniel - April 8, 2004 @ 11:40 AM - Rated a 5
This is certainly one of her best pieces. As I've said before it's terrible and gruesome yet beautiful. It's the beauty marred that makes it so effective.
Comment by Giliath - April 8, 2004 @ 12:02 PM - Rated a 5
i always feel so bad when i read about that battle. (4-5-04) sorry that should be sad not bad.
Comment by Celebrindal_14 - April 8, 2004 @ 12:46 PM - Rated a 5
this is a remarkable draw, just perfect
Comment by Loopy - April 8, 2004 @ 1:53 PM - Rated a 5
What a pleasant surprise to find her here! I was amazed at her art, and this was probably my favorite piece. Somehow, like the artical on female Tolkien artists said, the picture tells the story of a person. I haven't gotten through the Sil yet (bad me!), so I find myself wanting to know who this handsome "young" elf was, and why in the world such a beautiful being had to die.
Here is her deviant art galary, if anyone is interested. http://gold-seven.deviantart.com/ (Sorry, I don't know how to hyperlink or whatever it's called.)
Comment by Lavi_of_Lothlorien - April 8, 2004 @ 5:39 PM - Rated a 5
This image catches the very title of the piece.
Comment by LadyCoralie - April 8, 2004 @ 6:15 PM - Rated a 5
From her other stuff I'd guess that the elf is Fingon, but in truth it doesn't matter who he is - in fact, I think part of the impact is we don't know who he is.
Brava!
Comment by Riverthalos - April 9, 2004 @ 6:56 AM - Rated a 5
"Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs, high-captain of Angband, was come; and he drove a dark wedge between the elven hosts, surrounding King Fingon, and thrusting Turgon and Hurin aside towards the Fen of Serech. Then he turned upon Fingon. That was a grim meeting."
...
"Thus fell the High King of the Noldor; and they beat him into the dust with their maces, and his banner, blue and silver, they trod into the mire of his blood."
Comment by NienorNiniel - April 9, 2004 @ 9:23 AM - Rated a 5
The tragedy of the whole Fifth Battle condensed in the fate of one character.
Comment by rowanberry - April 9, 2004 @ 11:16 AM - Rated a 5
...beautiful and sad! Five goes without saying!
Comment by Nellodee - April 9, 2004 @ 12:11 PM - Rated a 5
El efecto es increible. es muy real
Comment by David_from_angmar - April 9, 2004 @ 3:05 PM - Rated a 5
All of the emotion attatched to the story of the battle shown just in the way he sprawls. Every line of him shows death. Amazing.
Comment by luthienelflover - April 9, 2004 @ 4:10 PM - Rated a 5
It's gruesome, yet incredibly beautiful at the same time. And terribly sad.
~Doni
Comment by Donisiliel - April 9, 2004 @ 6:47 PM - Rated a 5
this is soo guuuuut
Comment by *Ancalima* - April 10, 2004 @ 3:22 AM
very cool. touching. moving. beautiful. bittersweet! I can't think of full sentences to describe it! wow.
Comment by Elone_forgottenofRivendel - April 10, 2004 @ 3:22 PM - Rated a 5
This is so beautifully done, and so gruesome! the beauty torn and battered. Excellently done.
Comment by nerdanel14 - April 10, 2004 @ 3:46 PM - Rated a 5
Being that I've only just finished the first chapter or so of the Sil, I have no clue what this is from. But... I don't think I need to know to understand it. Aboslutely breathtaking. I really love it... I don't think I can put how it makes me feel into words. (Partially cause it would take all day... :s)
Comment by Ithil~Greenleaf - April 10, 2004 @ 3:52 PM - Rated a 5
Very nice! Would've liked to see some orc blood on that sword...
Comment by Elendil88 - April 11, 2004 @ 1:35 AM
Such a beautiful and at the same time such a sad picture. Jenny's work at it's best!
Comment by Dimamarthiel - April 11, 2004 @ 9:46 PM - Rated a 5
This piece really delivers a feeling and has a spirit. As many others have said, it's hard to put this feeling into words, but I think LadyCoraile summoned it up very good with saying that it catches the very title of the piece... So tragical, sad and yet so beautiful...
Comment by idril_celebrimbal - April 11, 2004 @ 10:20 PM - Rated a 5
Has anyone else noticed that there are more coments about how this piece evokes emotion, and less about its composition? It seems like its getting an emotional response out of everyobody.
Comment by Lavi_of_Lothlorien - April 12, 2004 @ 4:07 PM
This picture is breath taking, and for some reason (even if it is a sad death scene) it is beautiful. All of Dolfen's art is amazing.
Comment by Aragwen_of_Gondor - April 13, 2004 @ 5:05 PM - Rated a 5
Ok...AWESOME artwork...it brings me to tears. Awesome job...I love it. Again, awesome job.
Pip
Comment by Shieldmaiden_pippin - April 14, 2004 @ 5:29 PM - Rated a 5
This just broke my heart. *cries* Brilliantly rendered.
Comment by Elf_Lady2001 - April 15, 2004 @ 8:11 AM - Rated a 5
i like
Comment by DurinsBane - April 16, 2004 @ 2:59 PM
Finally, something dramatic that isn't a picture of Liv Tyler bawling in places she's not supposed to be! That's beside the point, however. It is a stunning piece, I now long to finish reading the Silmarillion so I can post a more knowledgable response. Ok, enough with the formal response. This pic rox! You so totally kick butt! Sorry, I just spent all day at a poets conference, had to act "classy" which everybody knows I'm not. So now I'm chillaxin' at my pad and listenin' to some Janis Joplin to brush off the formalness. Peace out!
~Idril Chrystal Miriel (Chrys)
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - April 16, 2004 @ 3:45 PM - Rated a 5
Outstanding. I think the best way to describe this is to just give you a 5. I'm have no words to describe how good this is.
Comment by Berserker_Uruk - April 16, 2004 @ 6:43 PM - Rated a 5
Wow is right.
Comment by Jonathan - April 17, 2004 @ 10:21 PM - Rated a 5
Just amazing.
Comment by Sulmerel - April 19, 2004 @ 7:22 AM - Rated a 5
Bloody.
Comment by MysteriousWanderer - April 19, 2004 @ 8:13 AM - Rated a 5
I wibble. It's one of the most beautiful paintings I've ever seen. It captures all the tragedy of the Fifth Battle so poignantly, I could cry.
Comment by Daughter_Of_Feanor - April 20, 2004 @ 4:27 PM - Rated a 5
beautiful... capturing... just really wow
man I can't think of what to say!
Comment by niphredilmaiden - April 23, 2004 @ 6:00 AM - Rated a 5
It makes me feel like crying. All the beauty squandered, I don't think I could put it into words. It's gorgeous.
Comment by Eryn_Udumiel - April 24, 2004 @ 9:55 AM - Rated a 5
As I've said before on Epilogue, this is a wonderful picture. It deserves first place in this art gallery! Well done, Jenny!
Comment by Celebriel_Esgaledhel - April 30, 2004 @ 11:00 AM - Rated a 5
Love it.
Comment by Lambro - April 30, 2004 @ 8:53 PM - Rated a 4
The image is so emotional And the artwork is so amazing I have no choice but to give you a 5.
Comment by Orli`sGirl - April 30, 2004 @ 9:39 PM - Rated a 5
its.....i dont know.But everyone seems like they think its a beautiful scene.....out of the Silmarillion? I dont really know who this man/elf is. But anyhow, I dont understand it, so I wont judge it, But rate it 5.Then I wont get into trouble.teheheheh.
The picture is done very well, i have to say.
Comment by Legolases_eyes - May 6, 2004 @ 4:02 AM - Rated a 5
Wow! It is outstanding! So sad, so majestic, so calm... Just like the death is. Perfect, really. Congratulations!
Comment by Maavrich - May 6, 2004 @ 1:01 PM - Rated a 5
Truly wonderful.
Comment by Sipitarwen - May 6, 2004 @ 3:10 PM - Rated a 5
No words for it. Simply....
Comment by SeeD - May 30, 2004 @ 1:56 PM - Rated a 5
Aggression exacts its toll....
Comment by horsemaster-of-rohan - June 3, 2004 @ 11:12 PM
Comment by *elbereth_gilthoniel* - June 6, 2004 @ 11:43 AM - Rated a 5
The upside down thing is cool. My unartistic self wouldn't have thought to do it that way. Nice!
Comment by Literature - June 8, 2004 @ 8:45 AM - Rated a 4
How could you give this a bad score
500
Comment by Khand - June 9, 2004 @ 9:08 PM - Rated a 5
there is no other score except for 5, in fact, i thing the little button things for the other scores have disappeared! great work, it is truly amazing what people can do
Comment by Valandil_Eluchi - June 11, 2004 @ 10:37 AM - Rated a 5
The sadness of Nirnaeth Arnoeniad bursts into colour in this painting. No words to describe...i think i'm going to cry...
Comment by Galadtir - June 12, 2004 @ 5:23 AM - Rated a 5
The watercolors make what would would be very grotesque in another painting almost beautiful in this one.
I really like this painting. I wish I could paint like that!!
Comment by Rushlight - June 18, 2004 @ 1:48 PM - Rated a 5
SAD BUT NICE
Comment by Sauron911 - June 22, 2004 @ 5:05 PM - Rated a 5
I'm impressed by the excellent angle and foreshortening, and also by the way the blood was painted. Very good!
Comment by Griffon64 - June 23, 2004 @ 4:39 AM
Beautiful picture, I love Dolfen's style.
Comment by Berhael - June 29, 2004 @ 4:54 AM - Rated a 5
I just want to say that I like this picture much, don?t know why. I hope it?s ok that I borrowed it of you. Of course I wrote that you are the painter. If you dislike it, please tell me.
Comment by Naecken - July 1, 2004 @ 6:25 AM
Dude I voted for the Rescue of maehdors ???????? from that place and then the pictures switched. so thank me for changing the standings
Comment by Witch-King-of-Angmar - July 1, 2004 @ 1:44 PM - Rated a 5
I don't even know who this is!! I haven't read the Sim! I will go through it if it KILLS me!! Please someone explain who this is, and why he had to die? this is such a beautiful picture, yet so sad. Terrifing in it's beauty. It's very. very good.
~Little-Hobbit-Child~
Comment by Little-Hobbit-Child - July 2, 2004 @ 9:00 AM - Rated a 5
I'm not sure though
Comment by Witch-King-of-Angmar - July 14, 2004 @ 10:08 AM
Again, Fingon's my RP character's father. This image captures the spirit of Nirnaeth Arnodiad. *looks at ratings* WHAT?!?!?!?! They only go up to FIVE?!?!?! They should go higher!
Comment by Lindoriel - July 18, 2004 @ 4:01 PM - Rated a 5
Fingon was slain by Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs and another, unnamed Balrog. The unnamed Balrog may be the one slain in the movie.
Comment by Lindoriel - July 18, 2004 @ 4:04 PM
this is the most sad picture I?ve ever seen. it summons the tragedy of Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Great.
Namárië
*Nienir_Níniel*
Comment by *Nienor_Níniel* - July 19, 2004 @ 7:09 AM - Rated a 5
This is a masterpiece. It captures the melancholy and tragedy of courageous death in battle. It puts me in a writing mood!!
Comment by maidoflorien - July 22, 2004 @ 5:29 PM - Rated a 5
exellent, flawless
Comment by linkin_bizkit17 - July 25, 2004 @ 7:32 PM - Rated a 5
I love Silmarillion art! This is so beautiful and sad at the same time and the color is amazing! yay...
Comment by eiliniel - July 30, 2004 @ 2:34 PM - Rated a 5
wow. this piece is so beautiful and yet so tragic - *sighs*
Comment by mirkwood_maiden - August 1, 2004 @ 6:06 AM - Rated a 4
well, i still keep the same opionion. LUV IT LUV IT LUV IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Swt_Lil_Baby_Angel - August 24, 2004 @ 10:42 AM - Rated a 5
Finally someone with a touch of excellence. Dolfen is a master storyteller through the art of wordless telling. If a pisture is worth a tousand words, this one is worth a tousand tears.
Comment by Lambro - August 25, 2004 @ 10:20 PM - Rated a 5
This picture is brilliant and it really describes the situation at that time. A five from me!
Comment by Hana - September 13, 2004 @ 5:27 AM - Rated a 5
Echoing what others have said before, this does sum up all the sorrow or the Fifth Battle. I cry every time I read that chapter in the Sil.
For those who haven't read the Silmarillion, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Its beauty, magic and poetry are beyond words to tell...
Comment by Mirannun - September 19, 2004 @ 3:53 PM - Rated a 5
There are no words to describe this scene. Poor Fingon
Comment by Dunwen - October 14, 2004 @ 1:00 PM - Rated a 5
Solid lines, excellent colouring, all done from a somewhat tricky perspective.
It MUST be rated 5! I cannot think of a better image to portray the Fifth Battle!
Comment by PedroMacias - October 18, 2004 @ 6:57 AM - Rated a 5
Comment by anuhealani - October 20, 2004 @ 8:40 AM - Rated a 5
This is a stellar composition and idea, the angle and the the space of the work work phenomenally. The foreshortening is well done, and especially the angle of the head look excellent. you really get the the sense of the body laying in such a pose on the ground. A work well done! Great admiration over here.
Comment by Aduial - October 25, 2004 @ 1:19 PM - Rated a 5
I agree that you do an excellent job with the foreshortening, and even with the unusual perspective and the crazy position that the body is in, the body seems to be in perfect proportion and looks like it is bent the way that a human body could bend. (If you know what I mean... when I try to draw people in crazy positions, everything just gets out of proportion or something and it doesn't look realistic!)
I also agree with Rushlight, that the watercolors were an excellent choice of medium!
Comment by geek_chick - November 29, 2004 @ 7:47 PM - Rated a 5
the art work is great and it expresses alot of emotion. its a sad picture but its so itence and impressive i have no choice but to give you a 5!
Comment by onfire4denny - December 12, 2004 @ 10:38 AM - Rated a 5
I dedicate this song to Fingon (I finally finished the Sil!). He was one of my favorite characters in the novel. I cried when he died and then this song came to mind:
"When the cold of winter comes, Starless nights will cover day. In the veiling of the sun, We will walk in bitter rain. But in dreams I can hear your name. And in dreams We will meet again. When the seas and mountains fall, And we come to end of day In the dark I hear a call, Calling me there I will go there. And back again." -In Dreams
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - January 8, 2005 @ 7:50 PM
this is brilliant! Finally something good from the Silmarillion! Ive read the book and this fits it.
Comment by dale - January 24, 2005 @ 11:55 AM - Rated a 5
I love what you have done here. It really pulled the emotion of that death and tragedy of losing such a Lord as Fingon out of me.
Comment by Emeline - January 27, 2005 @ 4:21 PM - Rated a 5
He died with his sword in hand.. a true warrior for a true cause
Comment by New_World_Order - February 7, 2005 @ 8:53 AM - Rated a 5
so very appealing? Fingon was the one that wrestled the were-wolf, right? The one who helped Beren in his quest for the Silmarils? I love that story!
Comment by vanya-vasa - February 11, 2005 @ 6:36 PM - Rated a 5
I just remembered he was the one who went to face off Morgoth when he thought the Elven race was doomed.
Comment by vanya-vasa - February 11, 2005 @ 6:39 PM
I love this drawing! The angle is perfect; it makes the person viewing it feel as if they are there....SWEEEEET!!!
Comment by FrodoisaHOTTIEandheisMINE - February 17, 2005 @ 6:57 AM - Rated a 5
was killed by Balrogs. The one who wrestled the werewolf was Finrod Felagund (Fingon's cousin), and the one who went to face off Morgoth when he thought the Elven race was doomed was Fingolfin Fingon's father).
Comment by Lindoriel - February 28, 2005 @ 4:34 AM
This is gorgeous work, truly amazing. It really does give off a strong sense of emotion. And I agree with the others who commented on the angle and perspective-you REALLY hit that on the spot. It's perfect...
Comment by Isilwen_of_the_Sea - March 1, 2005 @ 10:20 AM - Rated a 5
hope it isnt real life
Comment by gandalf911 - March 2, 2005 @ 7:07 PM - Rated a 5
Great sense of drama, impressive foreshortening (I like the technical matters of composition), and skillful use of the medium. At once beautiful and serene--even in a depiction of horrific death.
More, please! I'd like to see a bunch of "2005" Tolkien-related paintings ASAP!
Comment by WonderBroad - March 5, 2005 @ 1:17 PM - Rated a 5
Wow...it's so...sad to see...but it moves me a lot...don't know why though...
Comment by lotrfreak_rei - March 15, 2005 @ 12:31 AM - Rated a 5
I can hear Howard Shore's haunting motif that's played over the death of Haldir.
It so happens I just read through this passage In the Sil' last night. In trying to picture the battle itself, I tried to remind myself that, though many thought the way Legolas' warrior skill was portrayed in the movies was silly, it may actually be very much like what the Professor had in mind: it's simply what elves are capable of. Think then of what an army of elvish warriors would be like, what would such a battle look like? And the aftermath...
Comment by Old_Begonia - March 19, 2005 @ 9:52 AM - Rated a 5
I love how you expressed the sadness and emotion of Nirnaeth Arnoediad in this picture. Reading this chapter in the Simlarillion gives me the same feeling as I got when I looked at this picture.Great Work!
Comment by Lindale - March 21, 2005 @ 9:06 AM - Rated a 5
impressive, but there could be less blood ^^
Comment by pippin_ - April 8, 2005 @ 9:28 AM - Rated a 4
i've never seen such a good picture before...
Comment by Nidoreth - April 8, 2005 @ 5:14 PM - Rated a 5
Well done work. Very inspirational, and well done as a whole. It has a nice "feeling" if you will, even if the artwork wasn't top notch. Very unique. Nice job!
Comment by Geniven - April 14, 2005 @ 8:20 PM - Rated a 5
waaaaaaaa!
Comment by Burbo_Baggins - April 28, 2005 @ 8:38 PM - Rated a 5
Well Done Jenny! such a grisly scene , very touching and very beautifully painted KUDOS
Suenote52
Comment by Suenote52 - May 16, 2005 @ 7:49 PM - Rated a 5
Wow. Amazing!!!
Comment by Voroturiön - May 18, 2005 @ 12:56 AM - Rated a 5
this picture is very well drawn, but...it seems a little violent looking..
Comment by Tolkien_Jr. - June 22, 2005 @ 2:23 PM
Heart wrenching and complete in it's story of 1000 words
Comment by Neomer - July 10, 2005 @ 7:28 PM - Rated a 5
Not only is it one of the few originial (uninspired by TLOTR movies) paintings out there, but it is very unique in the sense that something so tragic can look so beautiful. It even has an oriental style about it... as unfortunate as the story is, I think we all wish we could be where he is and enjoy the sweet sound of Peace.
Comment by Ambarthalion - August 9, 2005 @ 6:15 PM - Rated a 5
I do believe it is Fingolfin right? I do think I am going to go and cry my eyes out. -runs off crying-
PS: It was just a little tear.
Comment by Feanors_Curse - August 11, 2005 @ 7:00 PM - Rated a 5
at 4.93, it's underrated. I'm adding my vote of 5 to redress the balance Fantastic.
Comment by niamh - August 23, 2005 @ 1:31 PM - Rated a 5
nice work. no really i mean it. A 4 for good measure.
Comment by DragonStella - September 9, 2005 @ 8:53 AM - Rated a 4
This is terribly beautiful in a melancholy way. I like it.
Comment by Morgoth_Curunir - September 14, 2005 @ 12:14 PM - Rated a 5
Very Exellent picture. If i was to recount it's upsides one by one i'd be typing into eternity. i'd be honored if you gave me permission to write a something about it.
Sincerely,
Me
Comment by armengost2 - September 16, 2005 @ 10:18 AM - Rated a 5
Go Dolfen!
Comment by cleverer_radagast - September 22, 2005 @ 10:59 AM - Rated a 5
I'm a french fan and I don't know if you understand me. This picture is very beautiful. But I hate to see a died of an elf ^^
Bravo
Angélique
Comment by Mellyn - December 1, 2005 @ 5:59 AM - Rated a 5
Painfully, I have officially abandoned Tolkien Online, due to matters which are best left unsaid.
For those of you who enjoyed my writing, I beg your forgiveness and understanding. Writing fanfictions holds no pleasure for me anymore. I have not, however, given up the arts, as at the current time in my life they seem to be the only hope I have of a future. Thanks to my good friend, I have come to discover www.deviantart.com, and through it, a new obsession and passion for art in almost every form. Coming particularly to the for are photography and photomanipulations. I still write poetry and stories, however, which I will begin to submit with increasing regularity. I do hope that if any of you should be in need of contacting me, you will come and find me at dragonstella.deviantart.com OR email me at stella_wisha@yahoo.com (although you may wish to be sure to put in a subject such as "from a tolkienonliner" as I get a lot of spam)
Several months back, I left Tolkien Online out of frustration and anger. Now I once again say goodbye, and it is only that: goodbye. The same kind of goodbye one says to fourth grade when moving up to fifth, or to being 14 when turning 15.
Cordially, and forever, yours. DragonStella
Comment by DragonStella - May 9, 2006 @ 9:44 PM
Wonderful. Definitely one of the best works of art in the gallery.
Comment by bellmaker4 - July 7, 2006 @ 2:06 PM
It's a wonderful painting.
It puts me in mind of The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son. My copy isn't handy, but there's a line that's something like" The World wept then, as it does today, you can hear the tears through the harp's twanging." . Well, you can see the tears in this picture.
Comment by Ivriniel - July 31, 2006 @ 7:06 PM
Fantastic!!
Comment by frodiusmaximus - August 17, 2006 @ 4:30 PM - Rated a 5
THIS IS SOOOOO MY FAVOURITE JENNY DOLFEN PEICE! SHE IS THE MOST TALENTED TOLKEIN ARTIST!
Comment by GREIVING_NIENOR - September 8, 2006 @ 7:24 PM
Comment by este the healer - November 14, 2006 @ 10:02 AM - Rated a 5
If only those freaking Easterlings stayed on the good side . . .
Comment by Stormlord - April 14, 2007 @ 9:54 AM - Rated a 5
My strange morbid fascination with blood is appeased by this. It is unbearably sad and terrible and yet incredibly beautiful. Can I take drawing classes on this...? Whenever I draw death it looks so fake. This is so sad and terrible and beautiful. It is perfection.
Comment by Mirensil - November 14, 2009 @ 12:02 PM - Rated a 5
awesome
Comment by Tony - December 9, 2010 @ 9:40 AM - Rated a 5
I love this picture; one of Jenny's best. It's so sad and terrible, yet oh! so beautiful.
Comment by NienorNiniel - April 8, 2004 @ 11:40 AM - Rated a 5
This is certainly one of her best pieces. As I've said before it's terrible and gruesome yet beautiful. It's the beauty marred that makes it so effective.
Comment by Giliath - April 8, 2004 @ 12:02 PM - Rated a 5
i always feel so bad when i read about that battle.
(4-5-04) sorry that should be sad not bad.
Comment by Celebrindal_14 - April 8, 2004 @ 12:46 PM - Rated a 5
this is a remarkable draw, just perfect
Comment by Loopy - April 8, 2004 @ 1:53 PM - Rated a 5
What a pleasant surprise to find her here! I was amazed at her art, and this was probably my favorite piece. Somehow, like the artical on female Tolkien artists said, the picture tells the story of a person. I haven't gotten through the Sil yet (bad me!), so I find myself wanting to know who this handsome "young" elf was, and why in the world such a beautiful being had to die.
Here is her deviant art galary, if anyone is interested. http://gold-seven.deviantart.com/ (Sorry, I don't know how to hyperlink or whatever it's called.)
Comment by Lavi_of_Lothlorien - April 8, 2004 @ 5:39 PM - Rated a 5
This image catches the very title of the piece.
Comment by LadyCoralie - April 8, 2004 @ 6:15 PM - Rated a 5
From her other stuff I'd guess that the elf is Fingon, but in truth it doesn't matter who he is - in fact, I think part of the impact is we don't know who he is.
Brava!
Comment by Riverthalos - April 9, 2004 @ 6:56 AM - Rated a 5
"Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs, high-captain of Angband, was come; and he drove a dark wedge between the elven hosts, surrounding King Fingon, and thrusting Turgon and Hurin aside towards the Fen of Serech. Then he turned upon Fingon. That was a grim meeting."
...
"Thus fell the High King of the Noldor; and they beat him into the dust with their maces, and his banner, blue and silver, they trod into the mire of his blood."
Comment by NienorNiniel - April 9, 2004 @ 9:23 AM - Rated a 5
The tragedy of the whole Fifth Battle condensed in the fate of one character.
Comment by rowanberry - April 9, 2004 @ 11:16 AM - Rated a 5
...beautiful and sad! Five goes without saying!
Comment by Nellodee - April 9, 2004 @ 12:11 PM - Rated a 5
El efecto es increible. es muy real
Comment by David_from_angmar - April 9, 2004 @ 3:05 PM - Rated a 5
All of the emotion attatched to the story of the battle shown just in the way he sprawls. Every line of him shows death. Amazing.
Comment by luthienelflover - April 9, 2004 @ 4:10 PM - Rated a 5
It's gruesome, yet incredibly beautiful at the same time. And terribly sad.
~Doni
Comment by Donisiliel - April 9, 2004 @ 6:47 PM - Rated a 5
this is soo guuuuut
Comment by *Ancalima* - April 10, 2004 @ 3:22 AM
very cool. touching. moving. beautiful. bittersweet! I can't think of full sentences to describe it! wow.
Comment by Elone_forgottenofRivendel - April 10, 2004 @ 3:22 PM - Rated a 5
This is so beautifully done, and so gruesome! the beauty torn and battered. Excellently done.
Comment by nerdanel14 - April 10, 2004 @ 3:46 PM - Rated a 5
Being that I've only just finished the first chapter or so of the Sil, I have no clue what this is from. But... I don't think I need to know to understand it. Aboslutely breathtaking. I really love it... I don't think I can put how it makes me feel into words. (Partially cause it would take all day... :s)
Comment by Ithil~Greenleaf - April 10, 2004 @ 3:52 PM - Rated a 5
Very nice! Would've liked to see some orc blood on that sword...
Comment by Elendil88 - April 11, 2004 @ 1:35 AM
Such a beautiful and at the same time such a sad picture. Jenny's work at it's best!
Comment by Dimamarthiel - April 11, 2004 @ 9:46 PM - Rated a 5
This piece really delivers a feeling and has a spirit. As many others have said, it's hard to put this feeling into words, but I think LadyCoraile summoned it up very good with saying that it catches the very title of the piece... So tragical, sad and yet so beautiful...
Comment by idril_celebrimbal - April 11, 2004 @ 10:20 PM - Rated a 5
Has anyone else noticed that there are more coments about how this piece evokes emotion, and less about its composition? It seems like its getting an emotional response out of everyobody.
Comment by Lavi_of_Lothlorien - April 12, 2004 @ 4:07 PM
This picture is breath taking, and for some reason (even if it is a sad death scene) it is beautiful. All of Dolfen's art is amazing.
Comment by Aragwen_of_Gondor - April 13, 2004 @ 5:05 PM - Rated a 5
Ok...AWESOME artwork...it brings me to tears. Awesome job...I love it. Again, awesome job.
Pip
Comment by Shieldmaiden_pippin - April 14, 2004 @ 5:29 PM - Rated a 5
This just broke my heart. *cries* Brilliantly rendered.
Comment by Elf_Lady2001 - April 15, 2004 @ 8:11 AM - Rated a 5
i like
Comment by DurinsBane - April 16, 2004 @ 2:59 PM
Finally, something dramatic that isn't a picture of Liv Tyler bawling in places she's not supposed to be!
That's beside the point, however. It is a stunning piece, I now long to finish reading the Silmarillion so I can post a more knowledgable response.
Ok, enough with the formal response. This pic rox! You so totally kick butt!
Sorry, I just spent all day at a poets conference, had to act "classy" which everybody knows I'm not. So now I'm chillaxin' at my pad and listenin' to some Janis Joplin to brush off the formalness. Peace out!
~Idril Chrystal Miriel (Chrys)
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - April 16, 2004 @ 3:45 PM - Rated a 5
Outstanding. I think the best way to describe this is to just give you a 5. I'm have no words to describe how good this is.
Comment by Berserker_Uruk - April 16, 2004 @ 6:43 PM - Rated a 5
Wow is right.
Comment by Jonathan - April 17, 2004 @ 10:21 PM - Rated a 5
Just amazing.
Comment by Sulmerel - April 19, 2004 @ 7:22 AM - Rated a 5
Bloody.
Comment by MysteriousWanderer - April 19, 2004 @ 8:13 AM - Rated a 5
I wibble. It's one of the most beautiful paintings I've ever seen. It captures all the tragedy of the Fifth Battle so poignantly, I could cry.
Comment by Daughter_Of_Feanor - April 20, 2004 @ 4:27 PM - Rated a 5
beautiful... capturing... just really wow
man I can't think of what to say!
Comment by niphredilmaiden - April 23, 2004 @ 6:00 AM - Rated a 5
It makes me feel like crying. All the beauty squandered, I don't think I could put it into words. It's gorgeous.
Comment by Eryn_Udumiel - April 24, 2004 @ 9:55 AM - Rated a 5
As I've said before on Epilogue, this is a wonderful picture. It deserves first place in this art gallery! Well done, Jenny!
Comment by Celebriel_Esgaledhel - April 30, 2004 @ 11:00 AM - Rated a 5
Love it.
Comment by Lambro - April 30, 2004 @ 8:53 PM - Rated a 4
The image is so emotional
And the artwork is so amazing
I have no choice but to give you a 5.
Comment by Orli`sGirl - April 30, 2004 @ 9:39 PM - Rated a 5
its.....i dont know.But everyone seems like they think its a beautiful scene.....out of the Silmarillion?
Then I wont get into trouble.teheheheh.
I dont really know who this man/elf is. But anyhow, I dont understand it, so I wont judge it, But rate it 5.
The picture is done very well, i have to say.
Comment by Legolases_eyes - May 6, 2004 @ 4:02 AM - Rated a 5
Wow! It is outstanding! So sad, so majestic, so calm... Just like the death is. Perfect, really. Congratulations!
Comment by Maavrich - May 6, 2004 @ 1:01 PM - Rated a 5
Truly wonderful.
Comment by Sipitarwen - May 6, 2004 @ 3:10 PM - Rated a 5
No words for it. Simply....
Comment by SeeD - May 30, 2004 @ 1:56 PM - Rated a 5
Aggression exacts its toll....
Comment by horsemaster-of-rohan - June 3, 2004 @ 11:12 PM
Comment by *elbereth_gilthoniel* - June 6, 2004 @ 11:43 AM - Rated a 5
The upside down thing is cool. My unartistic self wouldn't have thought to do it that way. Nice!
Comment by Literature - June 8, 2004 @ 8:45 AM - Rated a 4
How could you give this a bad score
500
Comment by Khand - June 9, 2004 @ 9:08 PM - Rated a 5
there is no other score except for 5, in fact, i thing the little button things for the other scores have disappeared! great work, it is truly amazing what people can do
Comment by Valandil_Eluchi - June 11, 2004 @ 10:37 AM - Rated a 5
The sadness of Nirnaeth Arnoeniad bursts into colour in this painting. No words to describe...i think i'm going to cry...
Comment by Galadtir - June 12, 2004 @ 5:23 AM - Rated a 5
The watercolors make what would would be very grotesque in another painting almost beautiful in this one.
I really like this painting. I wish I could paint like that!!
Comment by Rushlight - June 18, 2004 @ 1:48 PM - Rated a 5
SAD BUT NICE
Comment by Sauron911 - June 22, 2004 @ 5:05 PM - Rated a 5
I'm impressed by the excellent angle and foreshortening, and also by the way the blood was painted. Very good!
Comment by Griffon64 - June 23, 2004 @ 4:39 AM
Beautiful picture, I love Dolfen's style.
Comment by Berhael - June 29, 2004 @ 4:54 AM - Rated a 5
I just want to say that I like this picture much, don?t know why.
I hope it?s ok that I borrowed it of you. Of course I wrote that you are the painter. If you dislike it, please tell me.
Comment by Naecken - July 1, 2004 @ 6:25 AM
Dude I voted for the Rescue of maehdors ???????? from that place and then the pictures switched. so thank me for changing the standings
Comment by Witch-King-of-Angmar - July 1, 2004 @ 1:44 PM - Rated a 5
I don't even know who this is!! I haven't read the Sim! I will go through it if it KILLS me!! Please someone explain who this is, and why he had to die? this is such a beautiful picture, yet so sad. Terrifing in it's beauty. It's very. very good.
~Little-Hobbit-Child~
Comment by Little-Hobbit-Child - July 2, 2004 @ 9:00 AM - Rated a 5
I'm not sure though
Comment by Witch-King-of-Angmar - July 14, 2004 @ 10:08 AM
Again, Fingon's my RP character's father. This image captures the spirit of Nirnaeth Arnodiad. *looks at ratings* WHAT?!?!?!?! They only go up to FIVE?!?!?! They should go higher!
Comment by Lindoriel - July 18, 2004 @ 4:01 PM - Rated a 5
Fingon was slain by Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs and another, unnamed Balrog. The unnamed Balrog may be the one slain in the movie.
Comment by Lindoriel - July 18, 2004 @ 4:04 PM
this is the most sad picture I?ve ever seen.
it summons the tragedy of Nirnaeth Arnoediad.
Great.
Namárië
*Nienir_Níniel*
Comment by *Nienor_Níniel* - July 19, 2004 @ 7:09 AM - Rated a 5
This is a masterpiece. It captures the melancholy and tragedy of courageous death in battle. It puts me in a writing mood!!
Comment by maidoflorien - July 22, 2004 @ 5:29 PM - Rated a 5
exellent, flawless
Comment by linkin_bizkit17 - July 25, 2004 @ 7:32 PM - Rated a 5
I love Silmarillion art! This is so beautiful and sad at the same time and the color is amazing! yay...
Comment by eiliniel - July 30, 2004 @ 2:34 PM - Rated a 5
wow. this piece is so beautiful and yet so tragic - *sighs*
Comment by mirkwood_maiden - August 1, 2004 @ 6:06 AM - Rated a 4
well, i still keep the same opionion. LUV IT LUV IT LUV IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Swt_Lil_Baby_Angel - August 24, 2004 @ 10:42 AM - Rated a 5
Finally someone with a touch of excellence. Dolfen is a master storyteller through the art of wordless telling. If a pisture is worth a tousand words, this one is worth a tousand tears.
Comment by Lambro - August 25, 2004 @ 10:20 PM - Rated a 5
This picture is brilliant and it really describes the situation at that time. A five from me!
Comment by Hana - September 13, 2004 @ 5:27 AM - Rated a 5
Echoing what others have said before, this does sum up all the sorrow or the Fifth Battle. I cry every time I read that chapter in the Sil.
For those who haven't read the Silmarillion, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Its beauty, magic and poetry are beyond words to tell...
Comment by Mirannun - September 19, 2004 @ 3:53 PM - Rated a 5
There are no words to describe this scene. Poor Fingon
Comment by Dunwen - October 14, 2004 @ 1:00 PM - Rated a 5
Solid lines, excellent colouring, all done from a somewhat tricky perspective.
It MUST be rated 5! I cannot think of a better image to portray the Fifth Battle!
Comment by PedroMacias - October 18, 2004 @ 6:57 AM - Rated a 5
Comment by anuhealani - October 20, 2004 @ 8:40 AM - Rated a 5
This is a stellar composition and idea, the angle and the the space of the work work phenomenally. The foreshortening is well done, and especially the angle of the head look excellent. you really get the the sense of the body laying in such a pose on the ground. A work well done! Great admiration over here.
Comment by Aduial - October 25, 2004 @ 1:19 PM - Rated a 5
I agree that you do an excellent job with the foreshortening, and even with the unusual perspective and the crazy position that the body is in, the body seems to be in perfect proportion and looks like it is bent the way that a human body could bend. (If you know what I mean... when I try to draw people in crazy positions, everything just gets out of proportion or something and it doesn't look realistic!)
I also agree with Rushlight, that the watercolors were an excellent choice of medium!
Comment by geek_chick - November 29, 2004 @ 7:47 PM - Rated a 5
the art work is great and it expresses alot of emotion. its a sad picture but its so itence and impressive i have no choice but to give you a 5!
Comment by onfire4denny - December 12, 2004 @ 10:38 AM - Rated a 5
I dedicate this song to Fingon (I finally finished the Sil!). He was one of my favorite characters in the novel. I cried when he died and then this song came to mind:
"When the cold of winter comes,
Starless nights will cover day.
In the veiling of the sun,
We will walk in bitter rain.
But in dreams
I can hear your name.
And in dreams
We will meet again.
When the seas and mountains fall,
And we come to end of day
In the dark I hear a call,
Calling me there
I will go there.
And back again."
-In Dreams
Comment by A_Randir_Vithren - January 8, 2005 @ 7:50 PM
this is brilliant! Finally something good from the Silmarillion! Ive read the book and this fits it.
Comment by dale - January 24, 2005 @ 11:55 AM - Rated a 5
I love what you have done here. It really pulled the emotion of that death and tragedy of losing such a Lord as Fingon out of me.
Comment by Emeline - January 27, 2005 @ 4:21 PM - Rated a 5
He died with his sword in hand.. a true warrior for a true cause
Comment by New_World_Order - February 7, 2005 @ 8:53 AM - Rated a 5
so very appealing? Fingon was the one that wrestled the were-wolf, right? The one who helped Beren in his quest for the Silmarils? I love that story!
Comment by vanya-vasa - February 11, 2005 @ 6:36 PM - Rated a 5
I just remembered he was the one who went to face off Morgoth when he thought the Elven race was doomed.
Comment by vanya-vasa - February 11, 2005 @ 6:39 PM
I love this drawing! The angle is perfect; it makes the person viewing it feel as if they are there....SWEEEEET!!!
Comment by FrodoisaHOTTIEandheisMINE - February 17, 2005 @ 6:57 AM - Rated a 5
was killed by Balrogs. The one who wrestled the werewolf was Finrod Felagund (Fingon's cousin), and the one who went to face off Morgoth when he thought the Elven race was doomed was Fingolfin Fingon's father).
Comment by Lindoriel - February 28, 2005 @ 4:34 AM
This is gorgeous work, truly amazing. It really does give off a strong sense of emotion. And I agree with the others who commented on the angle and perspective-you REALLY hit that on the spot. It's perfect...
Comment by Isilwen_of_the_Sea - March 1, 2005 @ 10:20 AM - Rated a 5
hope it isnt real life
Comment by gandalf911 - March 2, 2005 @ 7:07 PM - Rated a 5
Great sense of drama, impressive foreshortening (I like the technical matters of composition), and skillful use of the medium. At once beautiful and serene--even in a depiction of horrific death.
More, please! I'd like to see a bunch of "2005" Tolkien-related paintings ASAP!
Comment by WonderBroad - March 5, 2005 @ 1:17 PM - Rated a 5
Wow...it's so...sad to see...but it moves me a lot...don't know why though...
Comment by lotrfreak_rei - March 15, 2005 @ 12:31 AM - Rated a 5
I can hear Howard Shore's haunting motif that's played over the death of Haldir.
It so happens I just read through this passage In the Sil' last night. In trying to picture the battle itself, I tried to remind myself that, though many thought the way Legolas' warrior skill was portrayed in the movies was silly, it may actually be very much like what the Professor had in mind: it's simply what elves are capable of. Think then of what an army of elvish warriors would be like, what would such a battle look like? And the aftermath...
Comment by Old_Begonia - March 19, 2005 @ 9:52 AM - Rated a 5
I love how you expressed the sadness and emotion of Nirnaeth Arnoediad in this picture. Reading this chapter in the Simlarillion gives me the same feeling as I got when I looked at this picture.Great Work!
Comment by Lindale - March 21, 2005 @ 9:06 AM - Rated a 5
impressive, but there could be less blood ^^
Comment by pippin_ - April 8, 2005 @ 9:28 AM - Rated a 4
i've never seen such a good picture before...
Comment by Nidoreth - April 8, 2005 @ 5:14 PM - Rated a 5
Well done work. Very inspirational, and well done as a whole. It has a nice "feeling" if you will, even if the artwork wasn't top notch. Very unique. Nice job!
Comment by Geniven - April 14, 2005 @ 8:20 PM - Rated a 5
waaaaaaaa!
Comment by Burbo_Baggins - April 28, 2005 @ 8:38 PM - Rated a 5
Well Done Jenny! such a grisly scene , very touching and very beautifully painted KUDOS
Suenote52
Comment by Suenote52 - May 16, 2005 @ 7:49 PM - Rated a 5
Wow. Amazing!!!
Comment by Voroturiön - May 18, 2005 @ 12:56 AM - Rated a 5
this picture is very well drawn, but...it seems a little violent looking..
Comment by Tolkien_Jr. - June 22, 2005 @ 2:23 PM
Heart wrenching and complete in it's story of 1000 words
Comment by Neomer - July 10, 2005 @ 7:28 PM - Rated a 5
Not only is it one of the few originial (uninspired by TLOTR movies) paintings out there, but it is very unique in the sense that something so tragic can look so beautiful. It even has an oriental style about it... as unfortunate as the story is, I think we all wish we could be where he is and enjoy the sweet sound of Peace.
Comment by Ambarthalion - August 9, 2005 @ 6:15 PM - Rated a 5
I do believe it is Fingolfin right? I do think I am going to go and cry my eyes out. -runs off crying-
PS: It was just a little tear.
Comment by Feanors_Curse - August 11, 2005 @ 7:00 PM - Rated a 5
at 4.93, it's underrated. I'm adding my vote of 5 to redress the balance
Fantastic.
Comment by niamh - August 23, 2005 @ 1:31 PM - Rated a 5
nice work. no really i mean it. A 4 for good measure.
Comment by DragonStella - September 9, 2005 @ 8:53 AM - Rated a 4
This is terribly beautiful in a melancholy way. I like it.
Comment by Morgoth_Curunir - September 14, 2005 @ 12:14 PM - Rated a 5
Very Exellent picture. If i was to recount it's upsides one by one i'd be typing into eternity.
i'd be honored if you gave me permission to write a something about it.
Sincerely,
Me
Comment by armengost2 - September 16, 2005 @ 10:18 AM - Rated a 5
Go Dolfen!
Comment by cleverer_radagast - September 22, 2005 @ 10:59 AM - Rated a 5
I'm a french fan and I don't know if you understand me. This picture is very beautiful.
But I hate to see a died of an elf ^^
Bravo
Angélique
Comment by Mellyn - December 1, 2005 @ 5:59 AM - Rated a 5
Painfully, I have officially abandoned Tolkien Online, due to matters which are best left unsaid.
For those of you who enjoyed my writing, I beg your forgiveness and understanding. Writing fanfictions holds no pleasure for me anymore. I have not, however, given up the arts, as at the current time in my life they seem to be the only hope I have of a future. Thanks to my good friend, I have come to discover www.deviantart.com, and through it, a new obsession and passion for art in almost every form. Coming particularly to the for are photography and photomanipulations. I still write poetry and stories, however, which I will begin to submit with increasing regularity. I do hope that if any of you should be in need of contacting me, you will come and find me at dragonstella.deviantart.com OR email me at stella_wisha@yahoo.com (although you may wish to be sure to put in a subject such as "from a tolkienonliner" as I get a lot of spam)
Several months back, I left Tolkien Online out of frustration and anger. Now I once again say goodbye, and it is only that: goodbye. The same kind of goodbye one says to fourth grade when moving up to fifth, or to being 14 when turning 15.
Cordially, and forever, yours.
DragonStella
Comment by DragonStella - May 9, 2006 @ 9:44 PM
Wonderful. Definitely one of the best works of art in the gallery.
Comment by bellmaker4 - July 7, 2006 @ 2:06 PM
It's a wonderful painting.
It puts me in mind of The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son. My copy isn't handy, but there's a line that's something like" The World wept then, as it does today, you can hear the tears through the harp's twanging." . Well, you can see the tears in this picture.
Comment by Ivriniel - July 31, 2006 @ 7:06 PM
Fantastic!!
Comment by frodiusmaximus - August 17, 2006 @ 4:30 PM - Rated a 5
THIS IS SOOOOO MY FAVOURITE JENNY DOLFEN PEICE! SHE IS THE MOST TALENTED TOLKEIN ARTIST!
Comment by GREIVING_NIENOR - September 8, 2006 @ 7:24 PM
Comment by este the healer - November 14, 2006 @ 10:02 AM - Rated a 5
If only those freaking Easterlings stayed on the good side . . .
Comment by Stormlord - April 14, 2007 @ 9:54 AM - Rated a 5
My strange morbid fascination with blood is appeased by this. It is unbearably sad and terrible and yet incredibly beautiful. Can I take drawing classes on this...? Whenever I draw death it looks so fake. This is so sad and terrible and beautiful. It is perfection.
Comment by Mirensil - November 14, 2009 @ 12:02 PM - Rated a 5
awesome
Comment by Tony - December 9, 2010 @ 9:40 AM - Rated a 5