eye of Providence

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Scope note
Motif of an eye in a triangle or pyramid that developed from the Egyptian eye of Horus in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and North America. It represents an all-seeing eye or the eye of God. The motif is often associated with Freemasonry.
eye of Providence
Accepted term: 28-Oct-2024