Winter, as much or more than any other season of the year, also has its own symbolism, which has not gone unnoticed by the different emotions and symbols that have drawn the attention of Humanity throughout the centuries.
In such a way, that for example, medieval alchemists, apprentice imitators of the sophisticated techniques of Nature, compared winter to putrefaction or the beginning of the Great Work, that deceptive moment in which matter seems to be dead and unproductive.
Allegorically, it used to be represented under the figure of an old man, who, covered in clothing from head to toe, remained warming himself seated by a good fire.
This is also an allegory frequently used by medieval artists, who used to represent it in those precedents of the almanacs, which were the mensarios, sculpting them, either on the main doorways or on the outside of the naves of churches.
Winter marks, on the other hand, that time of truce and recollection, where even Nature seems lethargic, gathered in on itself, awaiting that resurrection that is to take place in spring, a moment that was also the appropriate time to start not only new activities of an agricultural nature, but to put into practice the art of war, a factor that in fact characterized an important part of the convulsions that shook the life and vicissitudes of the medieval people.
But even with its white pallor, with that cold that penetrates to the marrow of the bones, inviting meditation and staying under the sweet shelter of home, winter is a season that provides spectacular views, especially when it makes an appearance. an archetype of poetic connotations, such as snow.
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Beautiful scenes... I'm guessing a pavilion of sorts? A greenhouse of some grandeur??
Hope you are keeping safe... take care! :)
Ha ha ha thank you, my dear friend. I try to take care of myself as much as possible, on the account that she has me. Indeed, it is the Crystal Palace, in our Retiro Park, a pavilion that was inaugurated in the 19th century on the occasion of the Universal Exposition held in the Philippine Islands. It is an emblem of my city. A hug
Ooohhhhh, so I am not too far from the truth.... my guess is close! :)
It is beautiful!
A sign that you are getting to know my city and that would be a great compliment to me.
You are most fortunate - the park is amazing...
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Hi friend. Thank you very much for your always kind comments. We have a beautiful world around us, so that the best option is always to enjoy it and, as far as possible, to make others enjoy it through our vision as well. Take good care of yourself, hand and a hug.