Ancient Aliens: Sacred Geometry and the Flower of Life (Season 13) | History
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Dr. Maurizio Seracini used infrared technology to uncover intricate details in Leonardo da Vinci's underdrawing for "Adoration of the Magi," revealing hidden figures and symbols beneath the surface layer of paint. The examination suggested da Vinci's interest in mystical knowledge through the depiction of a pagan temple and the symbol of the "Flower of Life."
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- Dr. Maurizio Seracini's use of infrared diagnostic techniques in 2002 revealed Leonardo da Vinci's intricate underdrawing for "Adoration of the Magi," showcasing hidden details like figures, horses, and a symbolic lotus flower representing the "Flower of Life," hinting at da Vinci's interest in mystical concepts and advanced consciousness.
- The examination of da Vinci's painting further unveiled a scene of a pagan temple emerging through a Christian Church's ruins, indicating a juxtaposition of religious symbolism and a deeper exploration of cosmic secrets, offering insights into da Vinci's multifaceted fascination with blending different ideologies and hidden meanings in his art.
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Leonardo's Hidden Underdrawing Revealed in Florence
- In Florence, Italy in 2002, Dr. Maurizio Seracini used infrared diagnostic techniques to reveal Leonardo da Vinci's underdrawing for his unfinished painting "Adoration of the Magi," commissioned in 1481. This technology unveiled that the original sketch by da Vinci included intricate details not visible to the naked eye, such as figures, horses, nature, and architecture, hidden beneath a layer of paint. The examination also showed a scene of a pagan temple rising through the ruins of a Christian Church, with a column topped by a lotus flower symbolizing the "Flower of Life," a concept believed to hold cosmic secrets and advanced consciousness, suggesting da Vinci's fascination with mystical knowledge.
