Sublimation Collection

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

Martian sand dunes, satellite image
Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of north polar sand dunes blown into crescent shapes by the wind. The dunes are covered by carbon dioxide frost except dark-coloured patches where

The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas)
6371833 The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

The triumph of Truth. detail. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371834 The triumph of Truth. detail. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth. Socrates and Plao)

The triumph of Truth. 1847 oil on canvas
6371837 The triumph of Truth. 1847 oil on canvas by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Record of an experiment in six stages beginning with distillation followed by burning
2919724 Record of an experiment in six stages beginning with distillation followed by burning, further distillation, decoction, calcination and sublimation, c.1700 (pen & ink on paper) by Newton

The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371835 The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

The triumph of Truth. detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371836 The triumph of Truth. detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Alchemical symbolism, 1652. A toad and serpent representing two basic types of element; fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). The flying eagle represents sublimation

Martian south polar ice, artwork
Martian south polar ice. Artwork of frozen carbon dioxide on Mars south pole in spring. During the spring and summer some of the carbon dioxide sublimates (transforms directly from solid to gas)

Sphagnum moss manufactured for surgical dressings, WW1
Page from The War Budget reporting on the use of sphagnum moss, harvested in peat bogs, and processed into antiseptic surgical dressings during the First World War

Dry ice vaporising F007 / 8193
Dry ice vaporising (subliming). Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide

Dry ice vaporising F007 / 8192
Dry ice vaporising (subliming). Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide

Dry ice vaporising F007 / 8191
Dry ice vaporising (subliming). Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas at room temperature but becomes a liquid under compression

Ice spires on Callisto, artwork
Ice spires on Callisto. Artwork of ice spires (around 100 metres tall) on the surface of the Jovian moon Callisto. The moons parent planet, Jupiter, is at upper left

15th century chemistry equipment, artwork. At left is a furnace used for distillation and sublimation. It has bellows on each side and contains two vessels

Ice cap erosion on Mars, satellite image
Ice cap erosion on Mars. Coloured satellite image of pits on the south polar ice cap. The ice cap is made from frozen carbon dioxide

Snow melting in spring time in Ambleside, UK
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"Sublimation: The Mystical Transformation of Elements and Ideas" In the vast Martian sand dunes, hidden from human eyes, lies a secret process known as sublimation. Like a satellite image capturing an enigmatic phenomenon, it unveils the triumph of Truth in various forms throughout history. From the 19th-century masterpiece "The Triumph of Truth, " depicted on oil canvas, we witness its grandeur. Every stroke reveals a detail that mesmerizes our senses – astronomers engrossed in their celestial studies, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit for knowledge. Delving deeper into alchemical symbolism from centuries past, we encounter intriguing representations such as toads and serpents. These creatures embody fixed and earthy elements - two fundamental types that undergo transformation through sublimation. A record of an experiment unfolds before us; six stages encompassing distillation followed by burning. This scientific endeavor captures the essence – the conversion from solid to gas without passing through a liquid state. Even in times of war like World War I, sublimation finds its purpose. Sphagnum moss is manufactured into surgical dressings, showcasing how this mystical process aids humanity even amidst chaos and destruction. As our journey continues beyond Earth's boundaries, we gaze upon Martian south polar ice through captivating artwork. Here too lies evidence at work - frozen water directly transforming into vapor under extreme conditions. Finally, dry ice vaporizes before our very eyes - F007 / 8193 disappearing into thin air with ethereal grace. It serves as a reminder that even within mundane substances lie extraordinary transformations waiting to be discovered through sublimation. In these diverse hints scattered across time and space, we uncover the true nature – an intricate dance between matter and energy where elements transcend their earthly confines to reach higher states of existence.