The Ascension

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[Featured on p. 141 of IAO: Ophite Iconography.]

The ascension of the Christ was said to confirm the prophecy of Malachi (Malachi 4:5-6) regarding the return of Elijah and repeated throughout the Gospels (Matthew 11:14; 17:10-13; Luke 1:17; John 1:21), but a similar thing was said about Enoch.

The iconography for the ascension appeared profusely in Books of Hours, in the Biblia Pauperum and the Speculum Humanae Salvationis. But here we have only included two disciples: John the Evangelist and Mary Magdalene. John’s chalice is open, depicting the mystery of the snake and its poison, but Mary’s chalice is closed. This is because John’s book, despite its elevated complexity, was assimilated into the exoteric doctrine, while Mary’s Gospel remained a fringe and esoteric work. John’s depiction is clearly based on the Ghent Altarpiece (1432), yet it is here intended to make John feminine and Mary masculine. He was the beloved disciple, and the Gospel of Thomas tells how if a female turns herself into a male, she shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus, both apostles together form the holy androgyny.

The miraculous footprints might have their origins in legends told by pilgrims returning from the Holy Land during the Middle Ages, who claimed to have seen them. They imply the notion of a seal, the way in which the heavenly body is thought to constantly irradiate light, leaving transcendent marks on this contingent reality, and such sacred glyphs constitute relics in which the body is absent.

*Sales protocol for these original pieces will be unique in that, after a purchase is made on our website, we will personally reach out to each customer to arrange a customized shipping plan, ensuring both parties are aligned on what can and cannot be done to guarantee safe and smooth delivery of the items.

[Featured on p. 141 of IAO: Ophite Iconography.]

The ascension of the Christ was said to confirm the prophecy of Malachi (Malachi 4:5-6) regarding the return of Elijah and repeated throughout the Gospels (Matthew 11:14; 17:10-13; Luke 1:17; John 1:21), but a similar thing was said about Enoch.

The iconography for the ascension appeared profusely in Books of Hours, in the Biblia Pauperum and the Speculum Humanae Salvationis. But here we have only included two disciples: John the Evangelist and Mary Magdalene. John’s chalice is open, depicting the mystery of the snake and its poison, but Mary’s chalice is closed. This is because John’s book, despite its elevated complexity, was assimilated into the exoteric doctrine, while Mary’s Gospel remained a fringe and esoteric work. John’s depiction is clearly based on the Ghent Altarpiece (1432), yet it is here intended to make John feminine and Mary masculine. He was the beloved disciple, and the Gospel of Thomas tells how if a female turns herself into a male, she shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus, both apostles together form the holy androgyny.

The miraculous footprints might have their origins in legends told by pilgrims returning from the Holy Land during the Middle Ages, who claimed to have seen them. They imply the notion of a seal, the way in which the heavenly body is thought to constantly irradiate light, leaving transcendent marks on this contingent reality, and such sacred glyphs constitute relics in which the body is absent.

*Sales protocol for these original pieces will be unique in that, after a purchase is made on our website, we will personally reach out to each customer to arrange a customized shipping plan, ensuring both parties are aligned on what can and cannot be done to guarantee safe and smooth delivery of the items.

 

Original: 2020

Dimensions: 23.5 cm x 35 cm (9.3” x 13.8”).

Materials: All pieces are ink and watercolor on Hanhemühle bamboo paper 250mm. Seal ink is composed of cinnabar and castor oil. We strongly encourage you to keep the paper out of direct sunlight and humidity.

Condition: These original artworks may show signs of spotting and minor stains due to the humidity in Peru, as well as from being poorly archived for a period of time. These imperfections are a natural result of their history and environment. *From now on: We strongly encourage you to keep the paper out of direct sunlight and humidity.

Shipping: These artworks must be shipped rolled in sturdy boxes or tubes and will need to be unrolled and flattened before framing.

*Each original artwork comes with Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist and the publisher.

 

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