The seven golden candlesticks
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The seven golden candlesticks
The seven golden candlesticks - Revelation 1.
circa 1688
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1688 Biblical Candle Candles Candlestick Candlesticks Future Jesus Prediction Prophecy Revelation Symbolic Symbolism Testament
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite 17th-century print depicts The Seven Golden Candlesticks as described in the Book of Revelation, Chapter 1, of the New Testament. In this biblical passage, the Apostle John is granted a vision of the divine throne room in heaven, where he beholds the Seven Golden Candlesticks, each topped with a golden lampstand and seven candles. These candlesticks represent the seven churches of Asia to whom John writes in the subsequent chapters of Revelation. The symbolic nature of the candlesticks is deeply rooted in Jewish and Christian tradition. In the Old Testament, the golden menorah, a seven-branched candlestick, was a sacred object in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem. This seven-branched menorah became a powerful symbol of the presence of God and the continuity of divine revelation from the Old to the New Testament. In this print, the seven candlesticks are arranged in a semi-circle around the throne of God, emphasizing their connection to the divine presence. The golden candles, flickering with the light of the divine, symbolize the churches' role as vessels of God's light and truth in the world. The image is a testament to the enduring power of biblical symbolism and the role of art in interpreting and preserving sacred texts. The Seven Golden Candlesticks continue to captivate and inspire artists, theologians, and believers alike, offering a glimpse into the divine realm and the mysteries of the future as revealed in the prophetic Book of Revelation.
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