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1682 Bible Hydra - Beast of Apocalypse
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1682 Bible Hydra - Beast of Apocalypse
1682 Engraving Pieter van de Borcht from " Bybelsche figuuren". See Gessners hydra. Revelation (Apocalypse) CHAPTER 13 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. 2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: 3 - and all the world wondered after the beast. 11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men
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This print showcases the intricate engraving of the "1682 Bible Hydra - Beast of Apocalypse" by Pieter van de Borcht. Derived from "Bybelsche figuuren" this artwork depicts a scene from Revelation (Apocalypse) Chapter 13, where the narrator stands upon the sandy shores and witnesses a fearsome beast emerging from the sea. The creature possesses seven heads adorned with blasphemous names, ten horns crowned with ten crowns, and an appearance resembling that of a leopard, bear-like feet, and a lion's mouth. As one gazes at this stunning illustration, it is impossible not to be drawn into its mythical allure. The artist skillfully captures every detail of this monstrous being as described in biblical text. Its presence evokes wonderment and awe among all who behold it. The image also portrays another beast rising from the earth with two lamb-like horns but speaking like a dragon. This second creature exercises immense power over humanity, compelling them to worship the first beast whose fatal wound miraculously healed. It performs extraordinary wonders such as summoning fire from heaven before mankind's eyes. With elements of mythology intertwined with religious symbolism, this 17th-century masterpiece by Paul D. Stewart invites contemplation on themes of catastrophe, chimeras, end-of-days prophecies found within various belief systems. As we delve into its intricacies and ponder its significance through history and artistry alike, we are reminded once again of humankind's fascination with mythological creatures and our eternal quest for understanding life's mysteries beyond what meets the eye.
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