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The prophet is shown in profile with a long beard and flowing robes, gesturing toward a celestial apparition of a bearded deity in the upper left. The scene is set against a detailed landscape featuring a distant fortified city, rolling hills, and a small cluster of trees. This print uses fine line engraving to create depth and texture, particularly in the heavy clouds and the folds of the prophet's garments.
Ezekiel is a foundational figure in Western esotericism because of his 'Chariot' (Merkabah) vision, which served as the cornerstone for early Jewish mysticism and later Renaissance Christian Kabbalah. His role as a visionary who bridges the gap between the material world and the divine throne made him a central subject for thinkers interested in the mechanics of prophecy and sacred geometry.
Inscriptions
EZECHIEL. EZECHIEL
Connected Texts
The Book of Ezekiel (Ma'aseh Merkabah)
The biblical source text for Ezekiel's visions, which form the basis of Merkabah mysticism.
Johannes Reuchlin
A prominent Renaissance Christian Kabbalist who analyzed the prophetic and symbolic nature of Ezekiel's encounters with the divine.
Provenance & Source
Object
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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height 125 mm x width 78 mm
religious
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