That makes perfect sense and I would think it was intentional, with the way those four are centered so prominently. I think the one in orange being Ho-Oh makes sense but notice that the light is still focused more on the other four. I don't think the others have any specific relevance including the robed ones we can barely see. Maybe it's just a symbol of Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Lugia (and Ho-Oh who is off to the side and not as important) surrounded by angels, or to compare them with angels.
And because of the style of the art, I wonder if it's a copy of an actual painting from that period (in their world, that is; I don't think that's a real painting) or something Jirarudan commissioned an original design for.
No matter what it's worth pondering. And pondering. And more and more. Fortunately I have nothing but spare time.
Although if he views them all as angels, it would be a puzzlement as to why he seems to treat the first three as if they're just a means to an end. Unless it's just meant to be a symbolic image for aesthetic's sake, because he seems the sort.
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And because of the style of the art, I wonder if it's a copy of an actual painting from that period (in their world, that is; I don't think that's a real painting) or something Jirarudan commissioned an original design for.
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Although if he views them all as angels, it would be a puzzlement as to why he seems to treat the first three as if they're just a means to an end. Unless it's just meant to be a symbolic image for aesthetic's sake, because he seems the sort.
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