The Sun and the Moon fell in love and travelled the world together. That is, until the Moon betrayed the Sun and slept with the Morning Star. Since then, as punishment, the Moon and the Sun could never meet; the moon had to travel by night, and the sun by day.
What does eclipse symbolize in art?
Eclipses Throughout Art History -
In Renaissance art, the eclipse was used in Crucifixion scenes to symbolize the unparalleled darkness and anguish described in the Gospel of Luke