Hic Est Hasta Potentiae Longini by Mondwin

2D • Fantasy • posted on Aug 17, 2009

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Description

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)

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bmac62

2:12AM | Mon, 07 September 2009

Very thought provoking.

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leahamy

4:02AM | Mon, 07 September 2009

Fantastic work, so much thought and detail - brilliant!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

6:54AM | Mon, 07 September 2009

bravisimo! a wonderful image.

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Carlahoon

2:37PM | Mon, 07 September 2009

Fantastic image.Excellent!!

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shrinkers

2:59PM | Mon, 07 September 2009

This would make a truly stunning Magician card. I'm in awe, your work is so beautiful!

Chimeric_Imager

6:25AM | Tue, 08 September 2009

cool...well done

alKhall

6:54PM | Tue, 08 September 2009

Some of the most beautiful art I have seen on renderosity are in your gallery. :0)

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jamminwolf

4:08AM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Very magically beautiful!! All I can say is I'm in awe! ...wolfie

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Darkglass

4:32AM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Outstanding & creative scene...superb character first class render & work!!!!

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sirvictor

7:38AM | Wed, 09 September 2009

great work

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Minda

10:30AM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Really awesome and Quality work.

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ShadowsNTime

2:26PM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Excellent and very beautiful work Whylma! Magnificent story, gives us plenty to think about. I wish you well with your personal journey!

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Lunastar

7:55PM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Wonderful image. Great composition and lighting. Love the subject matter.

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Arrogathor

11:45PM | Wed, 09 September 2009

Very interesting work. Very reminiscent of Tarot card illustrations. The category of art tends to be similar. It is constrained by the meaning of the symbols which must be present because of the subject. The execution is excellent. You may find a couple of my freebies useful if you are using poser or daz type programs. My cross creation kit and magical props for Nostradamus in particular. They are actually probably better than anything similar you could buy. I dropped by for some reason after reading your comment on my Eridanus Explorers. Thanx for the nice comment.

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delaorden_ojeda

11:59PM | Wed, 09 September 2009

gorgeous image and excelent work , stunning colors and composition !

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vaggabondd

10:05AM | Thu, 10 September 2009

Very nice work, why so long between images, you do wonderful work I would love to see more :)

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BenBischop

12:09PM | Thu, 10 September 2009

Awesome Work.....!!!

joaq

10:53PM | Thu, 10 September 2009

Great piece my Dear Friend!Hugs!!!

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Hubba1

7:22PM | Fri, 11 September 2009

Is it me... Or does this guy look just like me :) Nice Job!

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misthemes

5:08AM | Sat, 12 September 2009

Great artwork, excellent !!!

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myrrhluz

1:44AM | Sun, 13 September 2009

Beautiful work! Great composition and color!

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mairekas

6:36AM | Sun, 13 September 2009

WOW! Outstanding work and composition!

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popeslattz

12:45PM | Sun, 13 September 2009

Great to see you back in the gallery. Very nice image and story. It's amazing that people still attribute power to such objects. Power corrupts...

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moochagoo

8:58PM | Sun, 13 September 2009

I heard about that lance. I dont really believe in those things. Your work is quite good.

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Steff_7

2:36AM | Mon, 14 September 2009

Beautiful and the narrative is so informative. Great to see another post from you... Excellent all round here...

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RickGot

5:10PM | Tue, 15 September 2009

Absolutely beautiful work. You have a wonderful sense of color an composition, and the eyes are spot-on in keeping with the theme of the work. Excellent!

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