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The Rakaia River with its extensive river bed, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Iceberg in a fjord with mountain scenery and a cloudy sky, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

The full moon rising over the Kaiser Mountains, Tyrol, Austria

Small rocky island off the coast of Beruwala, Beruwala, Westkuste, Westprovinz, Sri Lanka

Fluffy clouds or cirrocumulus clouds, with the sun, Bentin, Rognitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Fluffy clouds or cirrocumulus clouds, Bentin, Rognitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Flowering Grasses -Poaceae-, Thuringia, Germany

The Risin og Kellingin sea stacks and the Eioiskollur cliff in evening light, at Eioi, Eysturoys, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Low hanging clouds, Koltur island, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Mood light with low-hanging clouds, Koltur and Vagar islands, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Konstanz Minster of Our Lady, Konstanz, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Tower of the abbey church of St. Martin, Fischbachau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Voelkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- in the Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Hermitage of a monastery on Katskhi Pillar, near Chiatura, Imereti region, Georgia

TAOISM: MATSU P O. Taoist Queen of Heaven, Matsu P o, with attendants. Line drawing

DWELLERS IN THE SKY. After a woodcut, German, 16th century

BIBLE: HISTORY, 1752. Frontispiece for A Complete History of the Holy Bible, engraving, English, 1752

ECCLESIA MILITANS, 1606. Allegorical depiction of the theological concept of the Ecclesia Militans, or the Church Militant, the Church Triumphant and the Church Suffering

SAINT ALPHONSUS LIGUORI (1676-1787). Italian Catholic Bishop, theologian, and founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Lithograph, 1871

SCRIPTURAE THESAURUS, 1510. Angels defending the Citadel of Heaven against the hordes of the Devil. Woodcut from Celifodinas Scripturae Thesaurus, Leipzig, Germany, 1510

SAINT JEROME (340-420). Church scholar and translator. Etching by Jose Ribera (1588-1652)

ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:3-5). Woodcut, c1508, by Hans Baldung Grien (c1485-1545)

SAINT PAUL (d. 67 A. D. ). Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul on the road to Damascus, at left
SAINT PAUL (d.67 A.D.). Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul on the road to Damascus, at left. At center, fallen to the ground before the vision of Christ. Illumination from a Carolingian Bible

CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL. Fresco by Michelangelo in the Pauline Chapel in the Vatican, 1542-45

VOLTERRANO: TRINITY, 1682. Trinity in Glory. Fresco, 1680-82

IL BACICCIO: GLORY, 1670. Glory in the Name of Jesus. Fresco, 1670

PLANETS AND FARMERS, 1524. The seven planets as protectors of farmers. Woodcut by V. Feil from Thannstetters Wiener Praktik, Vienna, 1524

SUN AND MOON, 1480. Decorative faces of the sun and the moon discussing the powers of the firmament. Woodcut, Dutch, 1480

METEORS, 1628. The artillery of the celestial legions bombarding the earth with meteors. German woodcut, 1628

PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1481. Christian / Ptolemaic conception of the universe with God
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1481. Christian/Ptolemaic conception of the universe with God presiding in heaven. Color woodcut from Konrad von Mengelbergs Buch der Natur

WLADYSLAW II JAGIELLO (1350-1434). King of Poland, 1386-1434. Fresco from the Holy Trinity Chapel at Lublin Castle

SAINT BRIDGET (c1303-1373). Swedish Roman Catholic nun and mystic. Detail from an illuminated manuscript, 14th century

BLAKE: BOOK OF JOB, 1825. Then the Lord Answered Job Out of the Whirlwind. Etching by William Blake from The Book of Job, 1825

SIMON BOLIVAR (1783-1830). South American soldier, statesman and revolutionary leader. My Delirium on the Chimborazo. Painting by Tito Salas

MURILLO: VIRGIN AND CHILD. The Virgin and Child with Saints. Oil on canvas by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, c1650

APOCALYPSE. The River and the Tree of Life. Norman or German manuscript illumination, c1320

NEW JERUSALEM, c1220. New Heavenly Jerusalem. Spanish manuscript illumination from Las Huelgas Apocalypse by Beatus of Liebana, 1220

FOUR HORSEMEN. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Woodcut, 1546, by Matthias Gerung

LAST JUDGEMENT. Woodcut from Epistole e Evangelii, published at Florence in 1495

BIBLE: THE CREATION. Woodcut from Miles Coverdales Bible, 1535, depicting the six days of creation from the Book of Genesis

WILLIAM BLAKE: JOB. When the Morning Stars Sang Together (Book of Job). Watercolor

PLAGUE OF BOILS AND BLAINS. Moses is directed to take handfuls of ashes of the furnace and sprinkle them toward heaven, thereby producing boils and blains upon man and beast (Exodus 9: 8-12)

PLAGUE OF FLIES. The Plague of Flies (Exodus 8: 20-24). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible of 1478-80

GOD CREATING HEAVEN / EARTH. French manuscript illumination, c1290
GOD CREATING HEAVEN/EARTH. French manuscript illumination, c1290

THE APOCALYPSE, 1250. Feast of birds (Rev. 19: 17-18) & beast battling kings of earth (Rev
THE APOCALYPSE, 1250. Feast of birds (Rev. 19:17-18) & beast battling kings of earth (Rev. 19:19): English manuscript illumination, c1250

ELIJAHs ASCENT. The prophet Elijahs ascent into Heaven: fresco, c1325, from the Kirkerup Church in Sealand, Denmark

FREEMASONS CERTIFICATE. Freemasons membership certificate, 25 May 1861

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"Heaven: A Multifaceted Realm of Beliefs and Artistic Expressions" Heaven, a concept deeply rooted in religious beliefs, has been depicted through various artistic mediums throughout history. From the Broad and Narrow way to Heaven or Hell, as illustrated in religious concepts, to Norman Lindsay's captivating portrayal of a star exploding, these hints provide glimpses into the diverse interpretations of heaven. One such interpretation can be found in the Iroquois creation myth depicting Sky Woman. This ancient tale narrates how she descended from heaven to create Earth and all its wonders. The celestial realm is also beautifully captured in "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " an oil painting from 1500 that showcases paradise-like scenes filled with earthly delights. Religious figures have long contemplated heavenly ascent, exemplified by Saint John Climacus at the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent depicted in a late 12th-century icon. Dante's Paradiso further explores this notion as he describes a saintly throng forming a celestial rose (rose celeste) in Canto 31. However, not all depictions focus solely on divine beauty; some explore the fall from grace. Gustave Doré's wood engraving portrays Satan and his rebellious angels being cast out according to Milton's Paradise Lost. This powerful imagery serves as a reminder that even within heavenly realms, there can exist darkness and turmoil. In Catholicism, God, Jesus Christ, and Mary are revered figures often associated with heavenly realms. Their representations can be seen adorning Vatican Museum walls—a testament to their significance within Christian belief systems. The Last Judgement Novgorod Icon depicts an awe-inspiring scene where souls await their final fate—an evocative reflection on life after death commonly associated with ideas surrounding heaven or hell. Similarly profound is Guido Reni's painting "The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, " which illustrates her ascent into heaven, signifying the ultimate reward for a life lived in devotion.