Image of an angel: An angel guards the Gate of Christ

by Jopie Bopp

A huge angel of golden light spreads his wings over the gate. His hands are clasped in prayer, his eyes closed, and the Earth hovers before him. Beneath him, an oval gate of light opens, radiant white. This is how the Gate of Christ appeared to me, and this is how I painted it. The original is hand-painted in egg tempera.
In this picture, the Earth’s axis is shifted by 90 degrees. This signifies a realignment of polarity and symbolises a new age in which humanity’s consciousness is being reorganised.
At the centre of the gate shines a star tetrahedron, a Merkabah, within which a person can be seen meditating. It represents the inner Christ, the divine spark that dwells within each of us. The Merkabah is regarded as a body of light that can carry us into higher dimensions.
The meaning of the image
The Gate of Christ is an angelic gate of light leading to inner Christ consciousness. The rock crystals on either side amplify the light, purify the energy and provide you with a safe space for your inner journey. The steps leading up to the gate symbolise the path and the ascent to Christ consciousness, which lies dormant within you. With every step, you remember more of your divine nature.
The painting invites you to pause and step through the gate into your own heart. The angel holds the space for you until you are ready to recognise your inner light.
Technique: Original in egg tempera, hand-painted
Keywords: Christ consciousness, inner Christ, divine spark, Merkabah, star tetrahedron, gate of light, rock crystal, ascension, New Age, new polarity, awakening