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An alchemist and his family
- 1600s
The alchemist sits in a small side chamber, absorbed by his readings, as his family works to prepare a meal in the open kitchen. Household and alchemical materials merge: a distillation apparatus sits on the hearth at…
- Artist Wyck, Thomas, approximately 1616-1677
- Subject Families in art, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Wyck, Thomas, Alchemists
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An Alchemist in His Studio
- Circa 1640 – 1677
Holding a letter in his right hand, the alchemist glances to one side as if caught in contemplative thought. A large glass distillation apparatus—alembic, receiver, and cucurbit—is before him, shining with reflected…
- Artist Wyck, Thomas, approximately 1616-1677
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Wyck, Thomas
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Atalanta Fugiens
- Atalanta Fleeing
- 1618
First published in 1617, Michael Maier's alchemical emblem book contains a preface on ancient music and the Greek myth of Atalanta and Hippomenes and consists of 50 engraved emblems, each accompanied by a discourse and…
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Engraved title page from Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens
- Atalanta Fleeing
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
First published in 1617, Michael Maier's alchemical emblem book contains a preface on ancient music and the Greek myth of Atalanta and Hippomenes and consists of 50 engraved emblems, each accompanied by a discourse and…
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Plate 9 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 9 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
- Author Khunrath, Heinrich, 1560-1605
- Publisher Antonius, Wilhelm, -1611
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Alchemy--Religious aspects, Christian art and symbolism, Engraving, Occultism, Theosophy
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Plate 7 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 7 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
- Author Khunrath, Heinrich, 1560-1605
- Publisher Antonius, Wilhelm, -1611
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Alchemy--Religious aspects, Christian art and symbolism, Engraving, Occultism, Theosophy
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Plate 8 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 8 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
- Author Khunrath, Heinrich, 1560-1605
- Publisher Antonius, Wilhelm, -1611
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Alchemy--Religious aspects, Christian art and symbolism, Engraving, Occultism, Theosophy
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Plate 6 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 6 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
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Title page and frontispiece from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
The title page and frontispiece of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads…
- Author Khunrath, Heinrich, 1560-1605
- Publisher Antonius, Wilhelm, -1611
- Subject Alchemy, Frontispiece, Title pages, Theosophists, Christian art and symbolism
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Plate 4 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 4 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
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Plate 5 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 5 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
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Plate 2 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 2 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
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Plate 3 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 3 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
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Plate 1 from Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, Solius, Verae [Amphitheatre of the Only True Eternal Wisdom]
- 1609
Plate 1 of Khunrath Heinrich's (1560-1605) Amphitheatrum Sapientiae, purportedly one of the most significant books of theosophical alchemy and the occult sciences. Though the title page reads 1602, the book was not…
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An alchemist at work, with a mother by a cradle beyond
- 1600s
An alchemist seated at his desk glances down at his assistant, who works on the floor beside him. A globe and lectern indicate his scholarly studies. Large earthenware jars, jugs, and other vessels sit piled high beside…
- Artist Wyck, Thomas, approximately 1616-1677
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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The Alchemist in His Workshop
- After 1600 – before 1800
This lively and richly decorated chamber presents an alchemist's workshop which is busy, productive, and filled with customers and assistants. At center, the alchemist himself--dressed in a fine satin coat with slash…
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The Alchemist
- 1600s
In this painting, the alchemist's face shows confusion as he studies a text, holding a flask of liquid. His young assistant stands close by and watches attentively. A collapsing pile of open books and loose pages spills…
- Artist van Helmont, Mattheus
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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Interior of an Apothecary's Shop
- 1600s
A seated alchemist instructs his young apprentice in this image of a large and well-stocked apothecary's shop. The walls are lined with blue ceramic vessels likely containing medicines, tonics and purgatives, as well as…
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The Alchemist's Studio
- After 1600 – before 1800
This painting depicts a bustling and prosperous workshop showing a range of alchemical activities, from metallurgical work--such as the heating of a small crucible at lower left--to medical practices, demonstrated by…
- Artist Thomas, Gérard, 1663-1720
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Thomas, Gérard, 1663-1720, Vanitas (Art)