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Symbols of the synthesis of the Great Work, 1678. Artist: Unknown

Symbols of the synthesis of the Great Work, 1678. 4 sides=4 elements. 3 serpents=tria prima (sulphur, salt, mercury). 2 circles=masculine and feminine properties. Large circle attached to tube=Hermetic Vase. From Tripus Aureus by Michael Maier, a Latin translation of the legendary 15th century German monk Basil Valentine's book on the Philosopher's Stone, and representing the 7th of the 12 keys to the alchemical process.  (Frankfurt, 1678).
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Symbols of the synthesis of the Great Work, 1678. Artist: Unknown
Symbols of the synthesis of the Great Work, 1678. 4 sides=4 elements. 3 serpents=tria prima (sulphur, salt, mercury). 2 circles=masculine and feminine properties. Large circle attached to tube=Hermetic Vase. From Tripus Aureus by Michael Maier, a Latin translation of the legendary 15th century German monk Basil Valentine's book on the Philosopher's Stone, and representing the 7th of the 12 keys to the alchemical process. (Frankfurt, 1678).
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engraving
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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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3130 x 3349 px | 30.0 MB
Taille d'impression:
26.5 x 28.4 cm | 10.4 x 11.2 in (300 dpi)