Man and Pegasus depicts the story of the Greek hero Bellerophon, who rode the winged horse Pegasus when he set out to vanquish the monster Chimera. Set atop a soaring pedestal, both man and Pegasus stretch out their bodies to the full, as if aiming to leap even higher. The Hand of God, which is also titled The Universe, is representative of Carl Milles's work in his later years. It has been made to form a silhouette against the sky and, based upon both religion and astronomy, portrays humankind's quest for the truth of the universe. His sculptures incorporate various art styles, including elements of archaic Greek, Gothic, and baroque. Throughout his life, he undertook to examine the existence of humanity from a philosophical viewpoint. In addition, he excelled at employing imaginative compositions to produce uninhibited expressions of movement that are ideally suited to outdoor display, using the sky as a background.