Spiritually Relevant Italian Paintings
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:08 pm
Last month I visited a museum exhibiting paintings by various Italian Renaissance (and later) artists. I guess some of the paintings may be spiritually relevant alongside the General Discussions. They may invite contemplation and offer symbolic entry points into some of the experiences often discussed in the threads. I will link a few pictures I took.
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This is Saint Sebastian by Raphael, circa 1503. I was recently reminded of Raphael. Reading Steiner’s last address, given a few months before death, I was surprised that he made it mainly about Raphael, and his individual storyline of incarnations. I can’t say I understand the meaning of this choice, however I thought I would start this ‘gallery’ with one of his (Raffaello Sanzio) paintings.
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This is Saint Sebastian by Raphael, circa 1503. I was recently reminded of Raphael. Reading Steiner’s last address, given a few months before death, I was surprised that he made it mainly about Raphael, and his individual storyline of incarnations. I can’t say I understand the meaning of this choice, however I thought I would start this ‘gallery’ with one of his (Raffaello Sanzio) paintings.