Eye of Providence
The Eye of Providence above the pyramid is claimed to be similar to the ancient Egyptian Eye of Horus, a protective charm relating to the Egyptian sky-god Horus. The Eye of Providence was a common Roman Catholic emblem to symbolize the Trinity throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
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“The eye of genius has always a plaintive expression, and its natural language is pathos.”
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