Conquering Lion of
the Tribe of Judah
| Title: |
Conquering
Lion of the Tribe of Judah |
| Medium: |
Original
silhouette/paper-cut, scanned, and
coloured on computer. |
| Dimensions: |
Original
silhouette Size A4 |
| Date: |
Autumn
2006 |
| Comments: |
(Originally
conceived as a t-shirt design.)
In the Book of Revelations, Christ the
King is depicted in the majestic symbol
of the Lion
of Judah,
who prevails to open the Book of the
Seven Seals through his courage and
patience. This symbol is important to
Rastafarians, who often capture the Lion
spirit in their very appearance, wearing
long manes of matted locks. The phrase 'The
Lion of the Tribe of Judah [hath
prevailed]' has also become the
motto of the Ethiopian monarchs, and so
is often attached to the name of the
Emperor, as a mark of Ethiopian
Orthodoxy. Hence, it is strongly
associated with Emperor
Haile Selassie I (crowned 1930), who has
himself become a powerful symbol of the
Rastafarian faith.
Colour/Black and white prints available
(max. size A3). Please contact me for further
details. |
This
image is part of a series inspired by Reggae
and Rastafarian culture: Click the
thumbnails to see other examples:
See also my series
of portraits of reggae musicians:
Other work in a similar or related style:
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