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Background imageAlchemy Collection: Tabula Smaragdina (Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus), 1609. Creator: Anonymous

Tabula Smaragdina (Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus), 1609. Creator: Anonymous
Tabula Smaragdina (Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus). From: Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae by Heinrich Khunrath, 1609. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Key of Solomon (Clavicula Salomonis), Early 18th century. Artist: Anonymous

The Key of Solomon (Clavicula Salomonis), Early 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Key of Solomon (Clavicula Salomonis), Early 18th century. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemist, after 1558. Creator: Philip Galle

The Alchemist, after 1558. Creator: Philip Galle
The Alchemist, after 1558

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemists Laboratory from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae. n. d

The Alchemists Laboratory from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae. n. d
The Alchemists Laboratory from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae.n.d

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Thomas Nortons laboratory, c1477 (1652)

Thomas Nortons laboratory, c1477 (1652). Engraving after a manuscript in the British Museum, London, which is probably the earliest illustration of a balance in a glass case

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678

Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678. From Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1678)

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemist, 1663. Creator: Cornelis Bega

The Alchemist, 1663. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The Alchemist, 1663. Oblivious to his cluttered surroundings, the unkempt figure of an alchemist sits among a chaotic jumble of paraphernalia

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Alchemists, 1757. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)

Alchemists, 1757. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)
Alchemists, 1757. Found in the Collection of the Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento veneziano

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Catherine de Medici and the Alchemist Cosimo Ruggieri

Catherine de Medici and the Alchemist Cosimo Ruggieri, 1867. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: An Alchemist, . Creator: Teniers; David; the Younger (1610-1690)

An Alchemist, . Creator: Teniers; David; the Younger (1610-1690)
An Alchemist, . Found in the Collection of the Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Philosophers Stone from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae. n. d

The Philosophers Stone from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae. n. d
The Philosophers Stone from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae.n.d

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di Re

The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di Re
The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 50. The dragon killed the woman and she killed him

Emblem 50. The dragon killed the woman and she killed him, and both are covered in blood. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Mich, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 49. The philosophical child recognizes three fathers

Emblem 49. The philosophical child recognizes three fathers, like Orion. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 48. The king gets an illness from drinking water

Emblem 48. The king gets an illness from drinking water, but when healed by doctors he regains health. From "Atalanta f, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 47. The wolf coming from the staircase and the dog coming from the staircase have

Emblem 47. The wolf coming from the staircase and the dog coming from the staircase have bitten each other. From "Atalanta fugiens" v, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 46. Two eagles, one from the east

Emblem 46. Two eagles, one from the east, the other from the west, come together. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 45. The sun and its shadow accomplish the work

Emblem 45. The sun and its shadow accomplish the work. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 44. Through deceit Typhon kills Osiris and scatters his members

Emblem 44. Through deceit Typhon kills Osiris and scatters his members, which in turn brings together Isis, as far as is known, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 43. Listen to the talking vulture

Emblem 43. Listen to the talking vulture, who in no way deceives you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 42. To him who is in Chymicis be nature

Emblem 42. To him who is in Chymicis be nature, reason, experience and reading as a guide, staff, glasses and, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 41. Adonis is slain by a boar

Emblem 41. Adonis is slain by a boar
Emblem 41. Adonis is killed by a wild boar. As Venus wanted to help him, she colored the roses red with blood. Ow, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 40. Make two waters into one

Emblem 40. Make two waters into one, and it will be the water of health. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 39. Oedipus, after defeating the Sphynx and killing his father

Emblem 39. Oedipus, after defeating the Sphynx and killing his father, takes his mother as his wife. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Mich, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 38. The Rebis like a hermaphrodite is born from two mountains

Emblem 38. The Rebis like a hermaphrodite is born from two mountains, Mercurius and Venus. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 37. Three things are sufficient for mastery

Emblem 37. Three things are sufficient for mastery, the white smoke, which is water, the green lion, the ore Hermes, and the embroidery, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 36. This stone is cast on the earth and lifted up on the mountains

Emblem 36. This stone is cast on the earth and lifted up on the mountains, dwells in the air and is fed in rivers, that is, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 35. Like Ceres Triptolemum

Emblem 35. Like Ceres Triptolemum, Thetis brought Achillem to get used to the fire, so the artist should use the stone, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 34. He is conceived in a water bath and born in the air

Emblem 34. He is conceived in a water bath and born in the air, but when he turns red he leaves the water. From "Atala, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 33. The hermaphrodite, lying like a dead person in darkness

Emblem 33. The hermaphrodite, lying like a dead person in darkness, needs fire. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 32. The coral as it grows under the water and is hardened by air

Emblem 32. The coral as it grows under the water and is hardened by air, so does the stone. From "Atalanta fugiens" v, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 31. The king, swimming in the sea

Emblem 31. The king, swimming in the sea, cries out with a loud voice: Whoever saves me will receive a great gift. From "At, 1816. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 30. The sun needs the moon

Emblem 30. The sun needs the moon, like the rooster needs the hens. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 28. The king bathes in the airy bath and is rid of the black bile by Pharut

Emblem 28. The king bathes in the airy bath and is rid of the black bile by Pharut. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 27. Whoever wants to go in the philosopher's rose garden without the key is like a

Emblem 27. Whoever wants to go in the philosopher's rose garden without the key is like a man who wants to go without feet, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 26. The fruit of human wisdom is the wood of life

Emblem 26. The fruit of human wisdom is the wood of life. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 25. The dragon does not die unless killed by his brother and sister

Emblem 25. The dragon does not die unless killed by his brother and sister, which are Sol & Luna. A, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 24. The wolf ate the king

Emblem 24. The wolf ate the king, and how he burned the life back to him. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus

Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 22. If you have the white lead

Emblem 22. If you have the white lead, do the woman's work, that is, cooking. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman

Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman, out of it a square, out of that into a triangle, make a circle, and you shall have, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 20. Nature teaches nature to overcome fire

Emblem 20. Nature teaches nature to overcome fire. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four

Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four, soon they will all die. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 18. Fire makes fiery, not gold

Emblem 18. Fire makes fiery, not gold, but gold. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers

Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers, but that one has. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 17. A fourfold ball of fire governs this work

Emblem 17. A fourfold ball of fire governs this work. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 15. The potter's work

Emblem 15. The potter's work, consisting of dry and wet, shall teach you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 14. This is the dragon eating its own tail

Emblem 14. This is the dragon eating its own tail. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered

Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered on the mountain, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius

Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius, and it is enough for you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 13. The brass of the wise is addicted to dropsy and wants to be bathed seven times

Emblem 13. The brass of the wise is addicted to dropsy and wants to be bathed seven times in the river like Naaman the leper in the Jordan. Ow, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles

Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles, do the same. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 2. The earth is his wet nurse

Emblem 2. The earth is his wet nurse. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 1. The wind carried him in his belly

Emblem 1. The wind carried him in his belly. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis

Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci)

Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci), 1585. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone

De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone. From Alchymia by Andreas Libavius, 1606. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone

De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone. From Alchymia by Andreas Libavius, 1606. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemical World Landscape

The Alchemical World Landscape, from Opus medico-chymicum by Johann Daniel Mylius, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. Creator: Unknown artist

Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. Creator: Unknown artist
Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. From "A Discourse on the Worship of Priapus" by Richard Payne Knight. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century

Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Estense, Modena

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire

Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire, so does the stone. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun

The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus, 15th century. Creator: Unknown artist

Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus, 15th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus. From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 6. Sow only gold in the white leafed earth

Emblem 6. Sow only gold in the white leafed earth. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks

Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks, and the woman dies, and the toad will grow very large with milk. Out of, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love

Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest

Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books

Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew

Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew, and whoever eats its fruit will be rejuvenated. Out of ", 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword

Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1668. Creator: Rosa, Salvatore (1615-1673)

Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1668. Creator: Rosa, Salvatore (1615-1673)
Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1668. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Von Hohenheim, called Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1493-1541, c1520s. Creator: Anon

Von Hohenheim, called Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1493-1541, c1520s. Creator: Anon
Von Hohenheim, called Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1493-1541, c1520s

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemy, 1606. Creator: Paulus de Kempenaer

The Alchemy, 1606. Creator: Paulus de Kempenaer
The Alchemy, 1606

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger

The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger
The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645

Background imageAlchemy Collection: An Alchemist in his Laboratory, 1631-1677. Creator: Thomas Wijck

An Alchemist in his Laboratory, 1631-1677. Creator: Thomas Wijck
An Alchemist in his Laboratory, 1631-1677

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemist, 1640-1677. Creator: Thomas Wijck

The Alchemist, 1640-1677. Creator: Thomas Wijck
The Alchemist, 1640-1677

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Alchemist in his workshop. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)

Alchemist in his workshop. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Alchemist in his workshop. Private Collection

Background imageAlchemy Collection: Two alchemists, between 1735 and 1745. Creator: Unknown

Two alchemists, between 1735 and 1745. Creator: Unknown
Two alchemists, between 1735 and 1745

Background imageAlchemy Collection: The Alchemist (Chemicus), End 1840s. Creator: Spitzweg, Carl (1808-1885)

The Alchemist (Chemicus), End 1840s. Creator: Spitzweg, Carl (1808-1885)
The Alchemist (Chemicus), End 1840s. Private Collection



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