High and Deep Grounds of the Threefold Life of Man (1660) - Page 6

A complex mystical engraving depicts a heavenly vision. At the top of the image, seven lamps or incense burners are arranged in a semi-circle. Each lamp emits rays of light. Below these, a large temple or altar sits on a raised platform or mountain. The lower half of the image shows several figures. Some are kneeling or sitting on clouds to pray and meditate. Others appear to be standing in a landscape. The entire scene is framed by clouds and divine light. This imagery is typical of seventeenth-century mystical and theosophical art.

Royal Library of Berlin? original: "BIBLIOTHECA REGIA BEROLINENSIS" A circular library stamp of the Royal Library of Berlin is located in the lower left corner. At Amsterdam By Henricus Beets This is a small printed slip pasted at the bottom right corner. It provides the city and publisher for this edition. B. T. These letters likely abbreviate "Beschreibung der Theosophia," meaning "Description of Theosophy." The Threefold Life of Man

Revelation original: "Apocalypse / Offenbarung." This is the final book of the New Testament. It contains the visions of John regarding the end of the world and the glory of God.