This verse from the Book of Wisdom discusses the impact of artistic skill and ambition on the perception of images and idols. Artists, motivated by a desire to gain favor or recognition from rulers, often use their talents to create representations that are more impressive than the reality they depict. This artistic enhancement can lead to these images being revered or honored excessively, sometimes even leading to idolatry. The passage warns of the potential for art to distort reality and influence people’s perceptions, encouraging us to be mindful of how we value and honor what is depicted. It speaks to the broader theme of wisdom and discernment, urging us to look beyond appearances and recognize the true worth of things. This message is relevant across various contexts, reminding us to appreciate the beauty and skill in art while remaining aware of its power to shape beliefs and attitudes.
And the ambition to honor them was stimulated by the artist’s skill, for he, wishing perhaps to please the ruler, labored with all his skill to fashion the likeness better than life.
Wisdom 14:20
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