The First Day of Creation | Francisco de Holanda | 1545

Francisco de Holanda's The First Day of Creation (1545) is a mystical and symbolic representation of divine creation. A luminous triangle, inscribed with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega and the Latin phrase “Fiat Lux” (“Let there be light”), descends from a radiant circle into a swirling, primordial void. Flames and cosmic waters surround the central vortex, suggesting chaos giving way to divine order. The painting blends Renaissance humanism with Christian cosmology and Neoplatonic thought, visualizing the moment light emerged from darkness.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging