Alchemical Collection (page 2)

ollstonecraft (1759-1797) English teacher, writer and feminist. Married William Godwin (1756-1836) in 1797. Mother of Mary Shelley (1797-1851)

Frontispiece of late edition of Johannnes Baptista della Porta (1543 - 1615) Magia Naturalis (Nuremberg 1715). Picture includes a number of essential alchemical features such as the philosophers egg

Alchemical gold, 19th century
Alchemical gold. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist (centre) holding out a sample of molten gold. Either side, a man and woman look on in amazement

Alchemist at work, 18th century
Alchemist at work. 18th-century artwork of an alchemist (right) operating bellows at his furnace with an assistant holding a flask for a potion

Italian poetry frontispiece, 18th century
Italian poetry frontispiece. 18th-century frontispiece artwork for a book of Italian poetry. The scene shows a goddess-like muse figure advising a seated scholar or poet in front of a monkey using a

Smelting ore, 16th century C017 / 6995
Smelting ore. 16th-century woodcut showing a man smelting ore using bellows to provide oxygen to the fire. Glassware and a furnace are at left

Theorem 22, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Monas Hieroglyphica (1564) C015 / 4311
Monas Hieroglyphica (1564), title page. This work consists of 24 theorems by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608). Written in a mystical state, it revealed esoteric secrets in astronomy, alchemy

Theorem 13, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Theorem 18, Monas Hieroglyphica (1564). This theorem is one of 24 contained in the work Monas Hieroglyphica by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Allegory of the elements, 17th century
Allegory of the elements. 17th-century artwork showing an allegorical scene depicting a central nude female figure surrounded by men engaged in occupations symbolising the four Aristotelian elements

From alchemy to chemistry, 19th century
From alchemy to chemistry, 19th-century artwork. Alchemy is represented by the middle-aged man in the foreground, carrying out a distillation with an alembic

Edward Kelley, English astrologer C015 / 5798
Edward Kelley (1555-1597), English astrologer. Kelley, who worked with fellow English astrologer John Dee, claimed he was a spirit medium able to communicate with the dead

Monas hieroglyphica (1591) C017 / 7983
Monas hieroglyphica (1591), title page. This work, originally published in 1564, consists of 24 theorems by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5275
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

David de Planis Campy, French alchemist
David de Planis Campy (1589-c.1644), French alchemist, physician and surgeon. The circular French inscription gives his name and states that here, in 1627

Melchior Cibinensis, Hungarian alchemist
Melchior Cibinensis (fl. 1520s), Hungarian alchemist. Very little is known of Cibinensis other than from a few works. Principal among these was the Processus sub forma missae of 1525

Container for the Philosophers Stone
Alchemy. Woodcut illustration of a vessel used to contain the Philosophers Stone. This was the aim of alchemists, to create this mythical substance that was able to turn base metals such as lead into

Emblems from Philosophia reformata
Set of four engraved emblems. At top left a woman wearing the five planets around her head as stars walks across a lake accompanied by the Sun and the Moon

Emblems from Mylius Philosophia reformat
Set of four engraved emblems. At top left is a Moon-headed naked woman dressed in the globe of the Earth, breastfeeding a Sun-headed infant

Paracelsus and the Basel tribunal. Historical artwork of the Swiss alchemist and physician Paracelsus (1493-1541, upper left) speaking to a tribunal in Basel, Switzerland

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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.