Description: The Ladder of Divine Ascent is a late 12th century icon at Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai. The icon represents the theological teachings of John Climacus, also known as John of the Ladder, as represented in the ascetical treatise The Ladder of Divine Ascent, written c. AD 600. The treatise has been influential in Eastern Christianity. The icon depicts monks ascending the ladder towards Jesus in Heaven, at the top right of the image with John Climacus at the top of the ladder, being welcomed by Jesus. The ladder has 30 rungs representing the 30 stages of ascetic life. The ascent of the monks is assisted by the prayers of angels, saints and the community, while demons attack and try to make monks fall from the ladder by pulling them down or striking them with arrows.The depiction of the ladder reflects the importance of angels and demons in Eastern Orthodox spirituality. The icon also shows a gaping maw, representing the Devil himself who is devouring a monk who has fallen from the ladder. The ladder shows some monks who have almost reached the summit as being tempted by demons and falling. The depiction of the monks falling off is a reflection of what John Climacus expressed as "what never ceased to amaze him" namely why some monks still gave in to worldly passions when God, the angels and the saints were encouraging them towards virtue. PRINT INFORMATION · NB: Our prints come Unframed J · Paper Types J o Fine Art paper is White (Ivory) Cotton Rag Acid Free and 300gsmo Canvas Matt paper is Polyester and 260gsmo Photo paper is glossy finish and is 200gsm · Customisations are possible – just shoot us a message J
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Type: Print
Size: Large
Theme: Art
Style: Old Master Print
Material: Canvas, Fine Art
Production Technique: Giclée Print
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