Wow! The art is gorgeous. The colouring and the light effects make the scene feel very mystical, and the pillars and the mist-like background add to that. The naked bodies in different poses and the rings made me think of a similar rebirth scene as is described in the story. Somehow, the whole picture seems like it could hang in a chapel or cathedral - I could stare at it for a long time.

I liked the story, too. :)