Vitae Domina | Allegorical Figurative Oil Painting by Liliya Muglia

Vitae Domina is an original oil painting on canvas, measuring 30 × 40 inches (76 × 102 cm). The composition presents a commanding female figure clothed in red, advancing with calm authority as a pack of wolves flanks her—guardians rather than aggressors. Beneath her measured steps, skulls form a silent foundation, symbolizing mortality, oppression, and the remnants of tyranny overcome.

The painting explores the tension between life and death, fragility and endurance. While the wolves evoke primal strength and vigilance, the central figure embodies moral resolve and quiet leadership, asserting that true power arises not from force, but from conviction, courage, and unwavering purpose. The work resonates as an allegorical meditation on protection, resistance, and the sanctity of life in the face of darkness.

The original artwork remains in the artist’s private collection and is available for acquisition. Fine art print options are also offered for collectors seeking a carefully produced reproduction that preserves the depth, color, and symbolic detail of the original work.