Verklärung Christi, Detail

Jesus is depicted in a state of levitation, surrounded by a radiant burst of light that illuminates the clouds. To his right, the prophet Moses floats while clutching a large book, representing the Law. On the ground below, the apostles are shown in dramatic poses of shock and awe, covering their eyes to protect themselves from the blinding divine radiance.

This depiction of the Transfiguration serves as a visual manifestation of the Neoplatonic concept of 'claritas' or divine light, a central theme in the works of Marsilio Ficino regarding the soul's ascent. In the Western esoteric tradition, this event is often interpreted as the biblical archetype for the 'glorified body' or the alchemical sublimation of matter into spirit.