Philosopher's Hand, Tarot hand of mystery oil original painting, chiromancy moon

Esoteric Hand of Mystery The idea of this painting came to me after reading of "The lost Symbol" by Dan Brown. In alchemy, the hand signifies the formula for the preparation of the tincture physicorum. I replaced the fish which a double pupil eye, (the fish originally stands for mercury and the flame-bounded sea in which it swims is sulfur), while each of the finders bears the emblem of a Divine Agent through the combined operations of which the Great Work is accomplished... Philosophically, the key represents the Mysteries themselves, without whose aid man cannot unlock the numerous chambers of his own being. The lantern is human knowledge, for it is a spark of the Universal Fire captured in a man-made vessel; it is the light of those who dwell in the inferior universe and with the aid of which they seek to follow in the footsteps of Truth. The sun, which may be termed the 'light of the world,' represents the luminescence of creation through which man may learn the mystery of all creatures which express through form and number. The star is the Universal Light which reveals cosmic and celestial verities. The crown is Absolute Light—unknown and unrevealed—whose power shines through all the lesser lights that are but sparks of this Eternal Effulgence. In my interpretation there is also a White Snake - as Absolute Wisdom. The painting in the photo is sold. It is originally not too large - 7.8' x 11.8', but it's charming. Commissions are possible in any size. Feel free to ask questions.