“Echoes of Asclepius” is a striking monochromatic painting that captures the viewer’s attention with its dramatic use of black and white shades. Measuring 20 inches by 16 inches, this acrylic on canvas piece features an elderly man with a distinguished beard, shown in profile. He holds a staff with a serpent gracefully coiled around it in his right hand, while his left hand reaches outward, seemingly engaged with a serpent