David-talbot Quote by Anne Rice
““You understand the fundamental principle of an icon, don’t you? “Inspired by God” “Not made by hands” “Supposedly directly imprinted upon the background material by God Himself” All Icons fundamentally were the work of God. A revelation in material form. And sometimes new icon could be made from another simply by pressing a new cloth to the original and a magic transfer would occur.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Anne Rice, 1995
Icons are seen as divine imprints, created by God and transferable like a magical copy.
In simple terms: Icons are viewed as God‑made and can be duplicated.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the sacred symbolism in icons.
Themes
religion
art
symbolism
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
artistic
When to use this quote
- church rituals
- artistic creation
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
theology
iconography
transference
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing icons as divine affect their use?
- Can symbolism be transferred without losing meaning?
A Different Perspective
Icons may be interpreted metaphorically, not literally divine.
