"It is a work of great interest and even indispensable to anyone who is interested in the subject because there is no book that can replace it."

Rene Guenon

It is well known the exceptional place of colors in traditional symbolism. Not only in the strictly esoteric or religious sphere, but in all areas of life, color has a precise meaning, symbolic and doctrinal deep resonances, it is a "sign" a stand that manifests a higher principle.

Baron Frédéric Portal wrote this book in the nineteenth century, in an era that saw the emergence of many works with esoteric claims, most of which are of dubious intent. Portal's work, however, emerges as an island of orthodoxy and rigor and represents an entirely valid contribution to the study of the symbolism of the colors from a traditional perspective. Based on the principle of "unity of religion among men," Portal studies color in the various traditions without distinction between them in regard to their authenticity, using materials provided equally by them. The author displays his impressive scholarship by presenting the symbolism of colors in, Chinese, Hindu, Jewish, Greek, Roman, Christian, Muslim, etc., Persian traditions with what is practically exhaustive study and analyzes in three colors levels: the divine language, the language of the sacred and the profane language, thus covering different applications and symbolic meanings of this important science.

Here, therefore, a book of unquestionable importance to all stakeholders in the field of rich symbolism, and especially to those working with color.