Hidden Gems...

Hidden gems within the human mine.
Ink drawing 9"X12" $25.00

“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit there from.” ― Bahá'u'lláh

"Things hidden in my head" Copyright 2013 © Ronald D. Isom, Sr.

Scala naturae

Scala naturae - structure of matter and life

The great chain of being (Latin: scala naturae, literally "ladder/stair-way of nature"), is a concept derived from Plato, Aristotle, and Proclus; further developed during the Middle Ages, it reached full expression in early modern Neoplatonism. It details a strict, religious hierarchical structure of all matter and life, believed to have been decreed by God. The chain starts from God and progresses downward to angels, demons (fallen/renegade angels), stars, moon, kings, princes, nobles, men, wild animals, domesticated animals, trees, other plants, precious stones, precious metals, and other minerals.

"Things hidden in my head" Copyright 2013 © Ronald D. Isom, Sr.

"Things hidden in my head" Copyright 2013 © Ronald D. Isom, Sr.

"Things hidden in my head" Copyright 2013 © Ronald D. Isom, Sr.

"Things hidden in my head" Copyright 2013 © Ronald D. Isom, Sr.

"Things hidden in my head" Copyright 2014 © Ronald D. Isom, Sr.