Lapis Lazuli is a photograph by Barbara St Jean which was uploaded on October 3rd, 2012.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli meaning dates back to the ancient Persian. Its name comes from the Persian word 'Lazur' meaning 'blue stone'... as the best Lapis has... more
Title
Lapis Lazuli
Artist
Barbara St Jean
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Lapis Lazuli meaning dates back to the ancient Persian. Its name comes from the Persian word 'Lazur' meaning 'blue stone'... as the best Lapis has always been of a lovely blue color. Lapis Lazuli has remained popular over thousands of years.... and dates back a long way in ancient history, to 3000 BC... and the time of the Pharaohs. It is known to have been highly valued by the ancient Egyptians... as beautiful Egyptian amulets and pieces of semi-precious jewelry made from Lapis Lazuli stone were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh, King Tutankhamen. From the Bible... one of the stones in the breastplate of the High Priest in Jerusalem was Lapis. Part of the Book of the Dead was written on a slab of Lapis Lazuli... and it was a stone denoting Royalty... and spirituality. Classic texts have documented the facts that the people of those ancient times placed great value on these beautiful blue stones. They may have believed them to be holy stones... and those who lived at the time felt it created feelings of peace and harmony and brought them the gift of wisdom and enlightenment. For more information http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/lapis-lazuli-stones.html
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October 3rd, 2012
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Comments (29)
Christiane Schulze
Wonderful delicate macro Barbara..... looks so pretty. Is it a cornflower? Thanks for your support - Chris (F/V)
Randy Rosenberger
WOW factor on this one Barbara, as this is a very fine macro floral shot, and one of my faves for color and detail. Love it! fave and vote
Kym Backland
Barbara, Wow this is gorgeous, just the most blue, until you get to purple! Love this delicate LAZULI? Looks like tissue paper!
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Barbara, So gorgeous, I had to return to comment again. Thanks for your kind comments about Dreaming of Leaves. I sold the original to my cousin and was honored that she liked it and bought it, along with another of my paintings for her grandchildren. F.V
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Barbara, This is a fabulous, beautiful image. Love the colors. Thanks for your kind remarks about my Kokopelli paintings and others. F/V
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