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Ezechiel

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Ezechiel

Aegidius Sadeler

1577
paper
height 125 mm x width 78 mm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

About This Work

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.

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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

Holding Institution

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Medium

paper

Dimensions

height 125 mm x width 78 mm

GenreAI

religious

Digital Source

Source

Rijksmuseum · CC0 1.0

Original Resolution

2551 × 4096 px

Harvested

March 25, 2026

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