Description
A diagram from Agrippa’s ‘Three Books of Occult Philosophy’. There are six in all, each showing a human figure inscribed within various geometrical shapes. Possibly inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s classic ‘Vitruvian Man’, these delightful diagrams may not display the same level of mastery of the human form as Leonardo’s, but are nonetheless attractive and intriguing in their own right.
This one is quite similar to Leonardo’s Vitruvian man – with arms held outstretched above the shoulders, and legs apart, the human figure is surrounded by a circle with the centre at the navel. Or near enough. Perhaps Leonardo’s was centred more perfectly, but this one has the added bonus of some planetary symbols for that little bit of extra ‘magic’.
You can find all six of our ‘Geometric Proportions’ designs using the links below:
Geometric Proportions of the Human Body (No.1)
Geometric Proportions of the Human Body (No.2)
Geometric Proportions of the Human Body (No.3)
Geometric Proportions of the Human Body (No.4)
Geometric Proportions of the Human Body (No.5)
Geometric Proportions of the Human Body (No.6)
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” (De Occulta Philosophia libri III) is a significant work during the Renaissance, exploring the relationship between magic and religion. Originally published in 1531 and completed in 1533, the three books cover elemental, celestial, and intellectual magic. Agrippa discusses astrology, Kabbalah, numerology, angels, and the virtues associated with these elements. He also explores their applications in medicine, alchemy, ceremonial magic, and more, drawing from Hebrew, Greek, and Chaldean sources.
Classic 100% cotton tee with taped neck and shoulders, and a double seam at the sleeves and bottom hem. Eldon Threads logo printed discreetly on the reverse as an outer label just below the neck. Open-end yarn. Tubular fabric. Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²).
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