Category Archives: The Sacred

Artemis of Ephesus

Posted on October 8, 2012 by ubu507

Drawn by Giulio Romano 1514-1546 The British Museum The differences between the Greek or Roman Artemis and the Ephesian Artemis were very distinct. The former was chaste and innocent, while the latter was licentious. The symbolism of the Ephesian cult … Continue reading →

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The Magician

Posted on October 8, 2012 by ubu507

Demogorgon in the Cave of Eternity; he sits writing on a tablet and holding a wand with smoke coming out of his mouth; next to him is a serpent biting its tail symbolising eternity, the Ouroboros, and a bubble containing … Continue reading →

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The Nymph of the Sacred Spring

Posted on September 26, 2012 by ubu507

Lucas Cranach the Younger  (German, Wittenberg 1515–1586 Weimar)  about 1550  inscribed : FONTIS NYMPHA SACRI SOMNVM NERVMPE QVIESCO (I am the nymph of the sacred spring; do not disturb my sleep; I am resting) The Metropolitan Museum

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Personification

Posted on September 24, 2012 by ubu507
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Bas-Relief Sculpture, St. Vitus Cathedral

Posted on September 22, 2012 by ubu507

Photograph by Josef Sudek 1920s New Mexico Museum of Art

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Bust of a goddess

Posted on September 12, 2012 by ubu507

ca. 1085 – 715 B.C. Egyptian Third Intermediate Period Princeton University Art Museum

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Female figure on throne

Posted on September 11, 2012 by ubu507

late 5th – early 4th century B.C. Greek, Attic  Princeton University Art Museum

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Hieros Gamos (Sacred Marriage)

Posted on August 31, 2012 by ubu507

early 6th century B.C. East Greek or Carian Bronze Princeton University Art Museum

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Colossal bust of a goddess or personification

Posted on August 15, 2012 by ubu507

 ca. 160–190 A.D  Roman Antonine Princeton University Art Museum

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The Woman Clothed with the Sun Fleeth from the Persecution of the Dragon

Posted on August 14, 2012 by ubu507

ca. 1797 Benjamin West  American, 1738–1820 Princeton University Art Museum

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