Alchemical Collection

Alchemical tree, Philosophia reformata
The Alchemical Tree. Engraving depicting a tree surrounded by figures used in allegory by alchemists. The tree itself carries symbols representing the Moon, Sun and five planets

Alchemical symbolism: toad and serpent represent two basic types of element, fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). Flying eagle represents Sublimation

The alchemist in his workshop (engraving)
869695 The alchemist in his workshop (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Birds fighting from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906472 Birds fighting from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musaeum Hermeticum reformatum et amplificatum (Frankfurt)

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625126 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: The illuminated colophon to the first volume of a seven-volume copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr)

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625144 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: An elaborate multi-coloured table from a copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z)

The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolizing multiplication
535623 The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolizing multiplication. 1651 (engraving from Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten by Basil Valentine)

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625145 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: An elaborately decorated diagram from a copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z)

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625124 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: The illuminated opening of a copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z)

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625125 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: A schematic diagram in the form of a pan-balance from a copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m)

Four astrological schemes for alchemical operations
3732377 Four astrological schemes for alchemical operations; (add.info.: Four astrological schemes for alchemical operations. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises
542162 The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosopher's Stone is made

The Sixth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, showing the marriage of the alchemical king (gold)
535622 The Sixth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, showing the marriage of the alchemical king (gold) and queen (silver)

Crowned Hermaphrodite (vellum)
833299 Crowned Hermaphrodite (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 12.4x9.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Great alchemists inspire work in the laboratory from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum
2906506 Great alchemists inspire work in the laboratory from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughan, Robert (fl.1622-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geberus)

Burning a salamander from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906475 Burning a salamander from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musaeum Hermeticum reformatum et amplificatum (Frankfurt)

Philosopher herald from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906471 Philosopher herald from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musaeum Hermeticum reformatum et amplificatum (Frankfurt)

Furnace, retorts, stills and distilling apparatus used by chemists
KW344371 Furnace, retorts, stills and distilling apparatus used by chemists and alchemists in the 16th century, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

The Alchemist, 1663 (oil on panel)
BAL17228 The Alchemist, 1663 (oil on panel) by Bega, Cornelis (1620-64); 36.2x32.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

King watches the rain through his window from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906478 King watches the rain through his window from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spirit and soul guide the prince from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906476 Spirit and soul guide the prince from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crowned King on throne from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906474 Crowned King on throne from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musaeum Hermeticum reformatum et amplificatum (Frankfurt)

King and healthy spirit guide the prince from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906473 King and healthy spirit guide the prince from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Humours, from Quinta Essentia by Leonhart Thurneisser zun Thurn
CHT237294 The Four Humours, from Quinta Essentia by Leonhart Thurneisser zun Thurn (1531-95/6) published in Leipzig, 1574 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Aristotle (384-322 BC) and the Philosophers Stone, from a collection of occult texts
CHT199757 Aristotle (384-322 BC) and the Philosophers Stone, from a collection of occult texts (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

As the Salamander lives in fire, so also the Stone
XJF384070 As the Salamander lives in fire, so also the Stone, Emblem XXIX from Atalanta fugiens by Michael Maier, 1617 (engraving) by German School

The Alchemist, 1652 (oil on canvas)
BAL49343 The Alchemist, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 34.9x47.6 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: oil on canvas transferred from panel); Flemish

King overjoyed at princes return from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906477 King overjoyed at princes return from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum by Elias Ashmole
486490 Illustration from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum by Elias Ashmole, first published in 1652 (engraving) by English School

Titlepage of Ludicrum Chiromanticum, 1661 (engraving) Frontispiece of the "
3058198 Titlepage of Ludicrum Chiromanticum, 1661 (engraving) Frontispiece of the " Thesaurus Chiromantiae" (1661) by German School

Illustration taken from "Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum"by Elias Ashmole
862569 Illustration taken from " Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum" by Elias Ashmole, 1652 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Thomas Norton presenting his Ordinall to Edward IV from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum
2906507 Thomas Norton presenting his Ordinall to Edward IV from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughan

The Hierarchy of the Church, from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum
472236 The Hierarchy of the Church, from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum by Elias Ashmole, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughan, Robert (fl.1622-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: God is shown at the head)

Furnaces, as used by scientists and alchemists in the Middle Ages
KW344370 Furnaces, as used by scientists and alchemists in the Middle Ages, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5276
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

Alchemical symbol of transmutation of base metal (Earth at bottom) into Gold (Sun) and Silver (Moon) through the agency of the dragon (Mercury - volatility)

Taoism. Last phase of alchemical meditation. Chinese art. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Alchemy and astrology, 19th century
Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Alchemy satire, 18th-century artwork
Alchemy satire, 18th-century satirical artwork depicting an alchemist as a monkey operating bellows to supply air to a furnace on which potions and distillations are being prepared

Mylius Philosophia reformata
Philosophia reformata. Frontispiece of Philosophia reformata, an alchemical work published at Frankfurt in 1622 by Johann Daniel Mylius (1583-1642)

A quadruple wheel rules this fiery work, Emblem XVII from Atlanta
XJF425334 A quadruple wheel rules this fiery work, Emblem XVII from Atlanta Fugiens by Michael Maier, 1617 (engraving) by German School

ALCHEMY: ETHER. Deriving ether, the fifth element, through alchemical means. Illustration from Sapientia veterum philosophorum sive doctrina eorundem de summa et universali medicina, 18th century

Hermes the Egyptian (Hermes Trismegistus) the legendary fount of occult and alchemical knowledge. 17th century copperplate engraving

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosophers Stone is made

Alchemical laboratory showing various forms of furnace and vessels. From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London 1652

The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolising multiplication. Two lions represent sulphur consumed by mercury being transformed, through digestion

The Sixth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, showing the marriage of the alchemical king (gold) and queen (silver)

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"Unlocking the Mysteries of Alchemical Wisdom: From the Alchemical Tree to Taoism" Step into a world where ancient wisdom intertwines with mystical practices, as we delve into the realm of alchemy. The enigmatic art of transmutation has captivated minds for centuries, and its secrets are unveiled through intriguing symbols and captivating illustrations. Behold "Philosophia reformata, " an intricate masterpiece that unveils the true principles of all things. Fig. 1 from Jacob Behmen's works serves as a gateway to understanding the profound depths of alchemy's teachings. In Taoism, we witness the last phase meditation, where practitioners seek harmony between body and spirit. This Chinese tradition embraces nature's transformative power in pursuit of enlightenment. The Crowned Hermaphrodite on vellum embodies both masculine and feminine energies, symbolizing unity and balance—an essential concept within alchemy's esoteric philosophy. Great alchemists inspire diligent work in laboratories worldwide; their legacy lives on through "Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum. " These pioneers paved the way for modern chemistry by unraveling nature's hidden secrets. Witness a salamander burn in "Musaeum Hermeticum, " an engraving that represents purification by fire—a crucial step towards achieving spiritual transformation in alchemy. A Philosopher heralds new beginnings in another engraving from "Musaeum Hermeticum. " As he holds his staff high, he beckons us to embark on our own inner journey towards self-discovery and enlightenment. Furnaces, retorts, stills—these apparatuses used by chemists embody dedication to uncovering life's mysteries. They serve as tangible tools bridging science with spirituality within the realm of alchemy. "The Alchemist, " portrayed in oil on panel, captures one immersed in his workshop—a sanctuary where dreams merge with reality. Here lies a sacred space where matter is transformed into gold, both literally and metaphorically.