<p>I will not post the actual image here as it is too large however a quality version of it may be viewed through this following link:<br /><br />( http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Sanzio_01.jpg )<br /><br />The study of this image could take years so I'm not going to be asking a lot of questions about it. I'm interesting in knowing the following:<br /><br />1) Can we please have an entire lecture dedicated to this fantastic piece of artwork 
<br />2) Is the woman in the white robe our divine mother? She is staring at me when I look at it.<br />3) Who are the other characters who are staring at me? I believe one to the the author of the painting. How about the others and do they possess divine names so that I could look them up and study them on this website?<br /><br />There are some great resources out there for the study of this painting and I am utilizing them here and there however it would be interesting to see a lecture or a series of lectures within the next couple years in order to go into some detail, from a Gnostic Teachings perspective, of this particular painting. It branches off in a thousand different directions and at the same time interacts with itself, it becomes quite fascinating.<br /><br />Thank you for your time and energy expenditure!</p>
<br />2) Is the woman in the white robe our divine mother? She is staring at me when I look at it.<br />3) Who are the other characters who are staring at me? I believe one to the the author of the painting. How about the others and do they possess divine names so that I could look them up and study them on this website?<br /><br />There are some great resources out there for the study of this painting and I am utilizing them here and there however it would be interesting to see a lecture or a series of lectures within the next couple years in order to go into some detail, from a Gnostic Teachings perspective, of this particular painting. It branches off in a thousand different directions and at the same time interacts with itself, it becomes quite fascinating.<br /><br />Thank you for your time and energy expenditure!</p> 
Accepted Answer
I own this piece of artwork so I am somewhat familiar with it.
1) I can certainly pass this request along to our administration.
2) The feminine sculptures in this piece can represent different aspects of the Divine Mother, including Hera, Athena, Cybeles. After some research, I've been unable to find specific references to what deities constitute the foreground of the piece.
3) Many of the characters in Raphael's School of Athens are debated amongst scholars. However, if you examine the following Wikipedia article, there is a numeric legend indicating which characters most likely represent which famous philosophers, theologians, mathematicians or historical figures within the work. Afterward, you can do a search through our website or google to find more information about whichever historical figure interests you. I know a few have been mentioned by Samael Aun Weor, such as Diogenes, Alexander the Great, Plotinus, Euclid, Archimedes, and many more. I am sure this will provide much food for thought.
1) I can certainly pass this request along to our administration.
2) The feminine sculptures in this piece can represent different aspects of the Divine Mother, including Hera, Athena, Cybeles. After some research, I've been unable to find specific references to what deities constitute the foreground of the piece.
3) Many of the characters in Raphael's School of Athens are debated amongst scholars. However, if you examine the following Wikipedia article, there is a numeric legend indicating which characters most likely represent which famous philosophers, theologians, mathematicians or historical figures within the work. Afterward, you can do a search through our website or google to find more information about whichever historical figure interests you. I know a few have been mentioned by Samael Aun Weor, such as Diogenes, Alexander the Great, Plotinus, Euclid, Archimedes, and many more. I am sure this will provide much food for thought.
Joyful in hope, suffering in tribulation, be thou constant in thy prayer.
Benedictis, qui venit in nomine Domini. Osanna in excelsis.
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!"
Accepted Answer
I own this piece of artwork so I am somewhat familiar with it.
1) I can certainly pass this request along to our administration.
2) The feminine sculptures in this piece can represent different aspects of the Divine Mother, including Hera, Athena, Cybeles. After some research, I've been unable to find specific references to what deities constitute the foreground of the piece.
3) Many of the characters in Raphael's School of Athens are debated amongst scholars. However, if you examine the following Wikipedia article, there is a numeric legend indicating which characters most likely represent which famous philosophers, theologians, mathematicians or historical figures within the work. Afterward, you can do a search through our website or google to find more information about whichever historical figure interests you. I know a few have been mentioned by Samael Aun Weor, such as Diogenes, Alexander the Great, Plotinus, Euclid, Archimedes, and many more. I am sure this will provide much food for thought.
1) I can certainly pass this request along to our administration.
2) The feminine sculptures in this piece can represent different aspects of the Divine Mother, including Hera, Athena, Cybeles. After some research, I've been unable to find specific references to what deities constitute the foreground of the piece.
3) Many of the characters in Raphael's School of Athens are debated amongst scholars. However, if you examine the following Wikipedia article, there is a numeric legend indicating which characters most likely represent which famous philosophers, theologians, mathematicians or historical figures within the work. Afterward, you can do a search through our website or google to find more information about whichever historical figure interests you. I know a few have been mentioned by Samael Aun Weor, such as Diogenes, Alexander the Great, Plotinus, Euclid, Archimedes, and many more. I am sure this will provide much food for thought.
Joyful in hope, suffering in tribulation, be thou constant in thy prayer.
Benedictis, qui venit in nomine Domini. Osanna in excelsis.
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!"
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