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The Labyrinth of the Basilisk

CA$2,125.00
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This triangular labyrinth was designed by Johannes Stabius and published in his Figura Labyrinthi of 1504. Theseus and Ariadne stand on the sides.

The knight stands before two gates with two enigmas: quo modo manes, the face with its eyes out for representing the gods of the underworld, appeared in the French edition of Horapollo’s Hieroglyphica (Paris, 1551), while the two merged faces as a constructed hieroglyph meaning “to the gods of the underworld” appears in Francesco Colonna’s Hypnerotomachia Poliphili of 1499.

The basilisk was believed to kill with its mere sight. Thus, it is all an emblem of death. 

*Sales protocol for these original pieces will be unique in that, after a purchase is made on our website, we will personally reach out to each customer to arrange a customized shipping plan, ensuring both parties are aligned on what can and cannot be done to guarantee safe and smooth delivery of the items.

This triangular labyrinth was designed by Johannes Stabius and published in his Figura Labyrinthi of 1504. Theseus and Ariadne stand on the sides.

The knight stands before two gates with two enigmas: quo modo manes, the face with its eyes out for representing the gods of the underworld, appeared in the French edition of Horapollo’s Hieroglyphica (Paris, 1551), while the two merged faces as a constructed hieroglyph meaning “to the gods of the underworld” appears in Francesco Colonna’s Hypnerotomachia Poliphili of 1499.

The basilisk was believed to kill with its mere sight. Thus, it is all an emblem of death. 

*Sales protocol for these original pieces will be unique in that, after a purchase is made on our website, we will personally reach out to each customer to arrange a customized shipping plan, ensuring both parties are aligned on what can and cannot be done to guarantee safe and smooth delivery of the items.

 

Original: 2023

Dimensions: 34 cm x 43.5 cm (13.4” x 17.2”).

Materials: All pieces are ink and watercolor on Hanhemühle bamboo paper 250mm and Arches Cold Pressed Cotton paper 300mm. Seal ink is composed of cinnabar and castor oil.

Condition: Excellent. N.B.: We strongly encourage to keep paper out of direct sunlight and humidity. 

Shipping: These artworks must be shipped rolled in sturdy boxes or tubes and will need to be unrolled and flattened before framing.

US Tariffs: Due to recent U.S. tariff changes, Original Artworks shipped from Canada may be subject to import duties. However, as these works were created outside Canada, primarily in Peru, Italy, or Germany, substantially lower rates may apply, if any. U.S.-based customers will be contacted individually prior to shipping to address any applicable duties.

*Each original artwork comes with Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist and the publisher.