#Son of man

[yakobssonarthouse]

The Son of Man by René Magritte (1964)

This iconic painting immediately draws attention to two powerful symbols: the apple and the man’s formal attire. The apple, suspended in front of the figure’s face, evokes the story of Eden and ties into the Oedipal Complex. In the biblical narrative, Adam consumes the forbidden fruit handed to him by Eve, ushering in the knowledge of self, shame, and guilt. This is crucial in psychoanalytic terms, as it mirrors the child’s desire for the mother and the inevitable transgression of the father’s laws.

Before Adam’s consumption of the apple, he was innocent and unaware of his nakedness. In Magritte’s interpretation, the man is not only hiding his body but also masking his identity behind the apple.

In the painting, the man is fully dressed, his body covered by a suit, emphasizing the overcompensation for his earlier transgression. The suit itself becomes a form of defense, but it’s the apple that holds the deepest symbolism—hiding the face, the core of identity and expression, leaving a profound psychological tension.

Core Theme: Transgression and Guilt

This work is steeped in themes of transgression, particularly relating to the desire to break societal rules and rebel against authority (often the father figure) which leaves a lasting guilt. The apple symbolizes that guilt, as well as the individual’s desire to remain hidden. Magritte plays with this paradox—while the subject wishes to hide, we, the viewer, are irresistibly drawn to what is concealed.

The hat in the painting serves as a symbol of social status and conformity, suggesting that the figure still operates within societal structures while carrying the hidden burden of guilt beneath the surface.

The Personality of the Buyer

A person who is drawn to this painting may experience a deep sense of guilt or inner conflict. Their guilt may be rooted in personal transgressions, such as unresolved conflicts with authority figures or a sense of betrayal in relationships. They may also feel ambivalence toward wealth and power, having achieved success that leaves them morally conflicted.

Personality Type: Likely highly introspective and prone to self-blame. They may grapple with the tension between their public image and private struggles, overcompensating for their vulnerabilities with external success.

Relationships: This individual may have difficulty with trust and maintaining deep emotional connections. Fear of being exposed leads them to keep their true selves hidden, resulting in relationships that feel shallow or superficial.

Occupation: They are likely in a high-status profession, such as finance, business, or law—fields where appearances and control are paramount, yet they may feel disconnected from their inner emotions.

[idylls-of-the-divine-romance]

I "love" when nonchristians and exchristians try to use the title "Son of Man/Humanity" (because in hebrew it's "ben adam" and thus "son of humanity/a human") to try to be like "Seeeee!!1! Jesus was just a man! He said so himself!!!1" Because if you actually read the Bible you would know "Son of Man" is a more Divine title than "Son of God." And random Israelite is a Son of God, my friend, but only Jesus is Ben Adam, Son of Man. It is a claim to humanity AND divinity. Daniel 7.

[wiirocku]

Mark 10:45 (NKJV) - For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

[dramoor]

“For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”

~Matthew 12:40

(Art by Gustave Dore)

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Carl Heinrich Bloch (Danish, 1834-1890) The Burial of Christ, ca.1873 ”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16, The Bible.

[the-cricket-chirps]

Above: René Magritte, Le Fils De L'Homme (The Son of Man), 1973 Lithograph

Below: Rene Magritte, The Listening Room, 1952

[thelordismylightandmysalvation]

Verse of the Day - Matthew 20:28

[mother-lee]

gustave doré, “Christ leaving the praetorium”

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Do You Believe in the Son of Man?

They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins [from head to foot], and you [presume to] teach us?” Then they threw him out [of the synagogue]. Jesus heard that they had put him out [of the synagogue], and finding him, He asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” — John 9:34-35 | Amplified Bible (AMP) The Amplified Bible Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Cross References: Isaiah 66:5; Matthew 4:3; John 9:2; John 9:22; 3 John 1:10

[palatinewolfsblog]

The Son of Man. "You can safely assume you've created God in your own image when it turns out God hates all the same people you do." Anne Lamott.

[elijones94]

🐾🦍 Young Tarzan and an angry stork 🌴

[thurstongrey]

[wiirocku]

Acts 7:56 (NKJV) - and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

[herbertwest]

Saw this comic in the newspaper the other day and I love it

[theprocraftinator]

by stitchedandsewn.ph

[via-crucis]

Calvary by Charles de Steuben