Jake Baddeley - Libra - oil on canvas - 90 x 70 cm - 2014

Libra

ORIGINAL PAINTING

Oil on canvas – 90 x 70 cm – unique painting. Only one available.

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The balance corresponds to an Egyptian deity Ma’at. In Egyptian myth the dead were judged by Anubis. He used a feather, which was the representation of Ma’at, the Goddess of truth and justice responsible for maintaining order in the universe. The heart was the seat of the life-spirit. Hearts heavier or lighter than the feather of Ma’at were rejected and eaten by Ammit, the Devourer of Souls.
As it was known to the Babylonians as the scales – which were held sacred to the sun god Shamash, who was also the patron of truth and justice – we can assume that this tradition is very old. Today, we recognise this image as we use it to represent justice.

The key traits for a Libra personality type is said to be the qualities of balance, harmony and diplomacy. The constellation itself is also in the shape of a pair of scales.

This painting is also available as a limited edition art print

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Libra

Oil on canvas - 90 x 70 cm - unique painting. Only one available.

Libra September 23 - October 22

The balance corresponds to an Egyptian deity Ma’at. In Egyptian myth the dead were judged by Anubis. He used a feather, which was the representation of Ma’at, the Goddess of truth and justice responsible for maintaining order in the universe. The heart was the seat of the life-spirit. Hearts heavier or lighter than the feather of Ma’at were rejected and eaten by Ammit, the Devourer of Souls.
As it was known to the Babylonians as the scales - which were held sacred to the sun god Shamash, who was also the patron of truth and justice - we can assume that this tradition is very old. Today, we recognise this image as we use it to represent justice.
The key traits for a Libra personality type is said to be the qualities of balance, harmony and diplomacy. The constellation itself is also in the shape of a pair of scales.

Watch a video on this artwork: https://youtu.be/2O67Uh_SBTA

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Size

90 x 70 cm

Medium

oil paint on canvas

Availability

Available

Price

€ 4.750

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