Hic Est Hasta Potentiae Longini by Mondwin
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This one is the more "consistent" of the traditional mystic relics. At this time there are four objects designed as "The Holy Lance" (also known as the "Spear of Destiny", "Lance of Longinus" and other names). As model I've used the one exposed in Hofburg, Wien (Austria). Other two lances are more controversial and about the fourth (preserved in Vatican City) we have no more than a couple of rough sketches by a french voyager from the XIX century.
The "Lance of Power" has been desired by so many kings and statesmen though centuries up to the the II World War and, probably, again in the contemporary age.
It is a strange thing: this should be a modern and materialistic age but still so many peoples look for possession of this (and more) relic. No modern and illuministic conceptions and knowledges affects the mind of some peoples, especially if statesmen?!?
Too much materialism is not good, but likewise wrong thing when mythos and mysticism prevail reality too. All we have to think about.
My personal journey through mythos, however, will be continued in future. There are so many other legends and relics to investigate in the history of human king all around the world...
Comments (420)
eekdog
very, very long time since your last posting, most wonderful and beautiful image my friend, really love the color pallete and scene. most excellent job!
OrphanedSoul
Very nice to see you make a post! And what a beautiful and angelic post it is gorgeous art!
flavia49
fabulous scene!! interesting text too!
vintorix
The lance is supposed to be the lance that pierced Jesus's side when he was crucifixed. That may be so or not so, but far more strange (after all trade with false relics has been legio during history) is the story of Mondwin. Here is one person who is an accomplished artist, that unlike most us at Renderosity can do both landscape and people (and blend them perfectly) and who has only posted ONE picture every year the last five years.. Of the five uploads from 2004 to 2008 she got, 4342 418 6014 604 3613 713 2845 628 1479 450 views and comments. That is over 300 views and 50 comments every month for only one(1) beautiful and exquisite picture per year! :) As I said, reality always surpass fantasy.
KarmaSong
A superb composition and illustration of what is, I dare think, your own spiritual search. Fantastic work!
svendsen
On date,Whylma:o) LOVE IT...:o) And you created such a lovely scene with a graet composition and light:o) But most of all I love the date looking through your gallery(17/18)...:o) Carsten
anitalee
Wonderful!!
chasfh
Beautiful colours and composition... Excellent work!
angelafair
Awesome work! He is sooo handsome! His eyes are so mysterious! Great job here!
Crudelitas
wow! The lance of Longius! I have see this in the Museum in Vienna... It´s a great picture!...Wonderful imagination!
texboy
lovely render and a fantastic tale of the Lance of Longinus.... Heinrich Himmler and his crew were VERY interested in it....
corum427
Good concept and great render !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jendellas
Fabulous & interesting writing.
decie
wonderful work and render my friend nice to see you again.
Faemike55
Excellent work! Great looking image and wonderful story/history! thank you
bentchick
Wonderful!!! I always look forward to your posts, far and few they be! I love the tones of this, the colors and lighting are very "Maxfield Parrish" looking. Looking forward to the next creation! You should consider making a book! :)
sandra46
fantastic work! i remember the spear in Vienna it's very impressive!I'm waiting for what comes next!
cjn
fantastic done.great BG
yoatzin
Awesome!! You always produce such great art! :)
virginiese Online Now!
very nice composition ! Great history ! I've never heard about this spear !
Indoda
First class image - very interesting information - excellent style
Lenord
Men will always seek to obtain by any means, that which they percieve will make them Invinceable, Powerful or Rich or whatever, some Relics are best left alone. Splendid work Whylma Peace
Bampster
Excellent work to say the least. It has been quite some time since I have seen one of your posts. Needless to say, it has been well worth the wait!!!!!!!!!!
delbeke
Beautiful scene, excellent work as usual! Lovely
pops
This is fantastic work. Wonderful character
LivingPixels
Fantastic work very creative and a great subject!!!
Ithildien
Great Work!
ama
Beautiful Pic.
45Cool
Superb work!!!
erlandpil
Very nicew work erland