Sure a fortune teller with a crystal ball... but Jesus?

@Daelii (5619)
United States
November 14, 2017 10:44am CST
Have you seen the Salvator Mundi by Leonardo Da Vinci? I haven't seen it in person but I have seen photos of it. Its quite amazing to look at and something I'd love to be able to see in person. Its a painting done representing Jesus Christ. In it, he is seen holding a clear crystal ball/orb that has 3 little specks of light in it. My first thought was representative of the Trinity? but other images there might be more? . I know Crystal balls are seen as a tool for seeking divination; something that seems to be a "no no" for many Christians. However, in medieval times a crystal ball also represented healing, cleansing, infinity, unity, and so much more. Is that why its in his hand? But what do you think it means? Does this representation of Jesus mean anything to you? Link for more information / Visual representation of the art piece:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Salvator Mundi Artist Leonardo da Vinci Year c. 1490–1519 Type Oil on walnut Dimensions 45.4 cm × 65.6 cm (25.8 in × 17.9 in) Location Private collection, New York City Salvator Mundi is a p
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40032)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 Dec 17
The Bible has verses against and warning against fortune tellers. So, to me it is a fake representation of the real Jesus Christ.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40032)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 Dec 17
@Daelii It depends on the image.
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
28 Dec 17
that makes sense. So is the image of the last supper or other church sanctioned paintings by him fake too?
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov 17
da Vinci was quite the artist. Means nothing to me. I don't believe in him at all.
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
28 Dec 17
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
28 Dec 17
@Daelii ......Thank you for receiving them so nicely.
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Bluedoll
@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
24 Nov 17
What it does for me that is older paintings is I can reflect on the mind of the creator from that time period and sometimes find out they understood things we have forgotten or just see things differently.
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
28 Dec 17
beautifully said! so much has been forgotten over time. I can't help but wonder what we could be missing. is there something here?
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Nov 17
I've never seen it. Jesus was no fortune teller.
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Robin
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
14 Nov 17
Its not a very popular piece but it is rather interesting to be able to see it. I really would love to be able to actually see it in person, since there is suppose to be a very good play of lights filtering in the piece.
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