Hic Est Hasta Potentiae Longini by Mondwin
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This one is the more "consistent" of the traditional mystic relics. At this time there are four objects designed as "The Holy Lance" (also known as the "Spear of Destiny", "Lance of Longinus" and other names). As model I've used the one exposed in Hofburg, Wien (Austria). Other two lances are more controversial and about the fourth (preserved in Vatican City) we have no more than a couple of rough sketches by a french voyager from the XIX century.
The "Lance of Power" has been desired by so many kings and statesmen though centuries up to the the II World War and, probably, again in the contemporary age.
It is a strange thing: this should be a modern and materialistic age but still so many peoples look for possession of this (and more) relic. No modern and illuministic conceptions and knowledges affects the mind of some peoples, especially if statesmen?!?
Too much materialism is not good, but likewise wrong thing when mythos and mysticism prevail reality too. All we have to think about.
My personal journey through mythos, however, will be continued in future. There are so many other legends and relics to investigate in the history of human king all around the world...
Comments (420)
A thoughtful and interesting lesson and the golden colors shimmer.
as always an fascinating tour to magical world.. great imagination and work... have good time hugs
Fantastic work!
Fascinating work!
Wonderful work!
masterpiece, Whylma !!
Excellent. Beautiful composition.
Looks great ,thanks for the intresting story also.Facinating work!Bye cal:)x
What a splendid artwork ! Beautifuly done my friend !
Most impressive Whylma ... Awesome image, one more year wow !
So pleased to see you're back and go on creating great pictures ; this one is excellent. In passing, I read a book about the lance of Longinus some weeks ago...a lot of mystery about his lance !
Potestas, mighty, power.... archetyps of human attitude to the world. Beautiful work!
great composition and colors :)
Beautiful composition.
Most beautiful and impressive, excellent work!
Fantastic image! I love the colors and lighting. Very beautiful image and work!!
Outstanding work and Very Well Done!
What a marvelous depiction of The Holy Lance! I looked it up, and found a nicd history of it here: http://www.unmuseum.org/spear.htm I'm so enjoying your artistic renditions of the mystical relics of human history. You create them with such aritisty, and so much emotion and feeling.
As more as things become transparent and understandable, people long for the mystical things, far from the real world, belonging to a land of dreams, of sorcery and magic. This is such a relic, from a time far beyond. So, no wonder people want to know about it´s mystic powers (and probably how it works). Well, for me it´s a wonderful dedication from you to this times, and also well done. I just can´t await the 17. August 2010 for your next pic.
What a wonderful render excellent awesome
fantastic work
good to see you post. and this is super
Very nice work, well done!
I'm always amazed how you create these compositions. Everything comes together really beautifully. Its always a treat see'ing your newest work. Your very creative. :)
Fabulous work, my dear! ")
amazing art my friend so beauty in your colors and scene
Wonderful render and style, I like it!
Cela faisait longtemps !! Contente de voir une nouvelle image de toi qui est superbe !^-^
How lovely to see you posting again, this is really superb artwork and very interesting intro, hugs Jane xx
JUST STUNNING!!!!