Alchemist Collection (page 6)

Joseph Balsamo, comte de Cagliostro, in his cabinet, creating an Homunculus. Private Collection

Alchemy and Astrology Taught in the Schools, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Alchemy and Astrology Taught in the Schools, 1882. Private Collection

Nicolas Flamel (1330-1418). Artist: Anonymous
Nicolas Flamel (1330-1418). From a private collection

The Alchemist, 1558. Artist: Galle, Philipp (1537-1612)
The Alchemist, 1558. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, 1651, illustrating that the Philosophers Stone must be combined with gold to produce new gold, just as a lion eats a serpent to change it into its own substance

An Alchemist, 1661. Artist: Adriaen van Ostade
An Alchemist, 1661. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From The Dutch Genius by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London, 1911]

Elixir of Life: The Alchemist, 1558 (1956). From the Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Allegory of Astrology, 1490s. Artist: Pinturicchio, Bernardino (1454-1513)
Allegory of Astrology, 1490s. Found in the collection of the Appartamenti Borgia, Vatican

A scholar in his Study. Artist: Wyck, Thomas (ca. 1616-1677)
A scholar in his Study. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

The Alchemist, 1663. Artist: Bega, Cornelis Pietersz. (1631 / 2-1664)
The Alchemist, 1663. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Alchemical apparatus (From: Liber de secretis naturae), 1556-1557. Artist: Ulstadius (Ulstadt)
Alchemical apparatus (From: Liber de secretis naturae), 1556-1557. Found in the collection of the Yale University

De Alchimia opvscvla complvra vetervm philosophorum, 1550. Artist: Jacob, Cyriacus (active 1543-1550)
De Alchimia opvscvla complvra vetervm philosophorum, 1550. Found in the collection of the Yale University

Alchemical notebook, c. 1620. Artist: Grasshoff (Grasshof), Johann (1560-1623)
Alchemical notebook, c. 1620. Found in the collection of the Yale University

The Alchemist (after painting by David Teniers), Late 18th cent Artist: Peree, Jacques Louis (1769-1832)
The Alchemist (after painting by David Teniers), Late 18th cent.. From a private collection

An Alchemist, 1631-1640. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
An Alchemist, 1631-1640. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Illustration for Tripvs avrevs, hoc est, Tres tractatvs chymici selectissimi 1618. Artist: Bry, Theodor de (1528-1598)
Illustration for Tripvs avrevs, hoc est, Tres tractatvs chymici selectissimi.. 1618. From a private collection

Heinrich Khunrath, German chemist and alchemist, 1725
Heinrich Khunrath (c1560-1605) German chemist and alchemist, 1725. Khunrath (c1560-1605) was born in Leipzig. From Icones Virorum... by Friedrich Roth-Scholtz. (Nuremberg, 1725)

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

The four great alchemists, 1652. Artist: Robert Vaughan
The four great alchemists, 1652. From left to right: Al-Jabir (Geber, 14th century Spanish); Arnald or Arnold of Villanova (Spanish, c1240-c1310); Rhazes (Abu Bakr Abu Bakr al-Razi)

Berthold Schwart, 14th century German Franciscan monk and alchemist, 1901. Schwart (fl 1320) is supposed to be the first European to discover gunpowder. Illustration from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901

Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim Paracelsus, Swiss alchemist and physician, 16th century. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim Paracelsus, Swiss alchemist, physician and pioneer of medical chemistry, 16th century

Medal of Paracelsus
German medal of Paracelsus, now in the British Museum

Theatrum chemicum Britannicum, 1652. Artist: Vaughan, Robert (c. 1600-before 1663)
Theatrum chemicum Britannicum, 1652. From a private collection

An Alchemist, 1661. Artist: Ostade, Adriaen Jansz, van (1610-1685)
An Alchemist, 1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Hermes the Egyptian, alchemist, 17th century. Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary fount of occult and alchemical knowledge

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa, Arab chemist and alchemist. Jabir Ibn Hayyan (Al Jabir) (c721-c815) was court physician to Harun al-Rashid. He is also known as Geber in Latin

Edward Kelley, English astrologer and alchemist, c1790. Kelley (1555-1597) with his assistant raising a spirit in a churchyard

Paracelsus Aracelsus (1493-1541), Swiss-born German physician and alchemist
Paracelsus Aracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) (1493-1541), Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. Paracelsus studied at Vienna University before becoming a military surgeon in

Chemist, 1508. A chemist or alchemist is using bellows to heat up the fire under a crucible. Behind him an alembic standing on a furnace is being used for distillation

Jacob Boehme, German theosophist, mystic and alchemist
Jacob Boehme (1575-1624) German theosophist, mystic and alchemist. After engraving by Pieter van Gunst

John Dee, English Alchemist, Geographer and Mathematician, c1590 (18th century)
John Dee, English Alchemist, Geographer and Mathematician, c1590. Copperplate engraving, 18th century

Edward Kelley, astrologer and alchemist, (1575) c1700
Edward Kelley (1575) English astrologer and alchemist. Assistant to John Dee. Copperplate engraving c1700

Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. France kneels next to the alchemist, who is producing cash from his brew. Adolphe is Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic

Medieval Priest, Theologian & Alchemist - 13th century
Illustration of a Medieval Priest, Theologian & Alchemist - 13th century

Berthold Schwarz / Larmess
BERTHOLD SCHWARZ German monk and alchemist, possibly legendary Date: FL 1340 - 1384

Paracelsus, born Phillippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493 to 1541. Swiss renaissance physician consisdered the father of toxicology. After a work by F

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim, 1486 - 1535. German magician, occult writer, theologian, astrologer and alchemist. After a 17th century engraving by Reinier van Persijn

A family of alchemists at work. A 17th century illustration after a work by Pieter Bruegel

Alessandro Magnasco Alchemist painting oil canvas
Alessandro Magnasco, The Alchemist, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 71.5 cm (28.1 inches), Width, 59.5 cm (23.4 inches)

Alchemist alchemist sitting writing desk workshop
The Alchemist, An alchemist sitting writing at a desk in his workshop. In front of him is a boy with a large bowl. On the work table and on the floor are piles of books and papers, pots, kettles

Alchemist De Scheider title object Menselyk Bedryf
Alchemist De Scheider (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicraft, craftsman at work, alchemist at work, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 81 mm

Death Mask Of Sir Isaac Newton, 1643 To 1727. English Physicist, Mathematician, Astronomer, Natural Philosopher, Alchemist, And Theologian. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Paracelsus Theophrastus 1493 - 1541 Swiss Alchemist Physician Astrologer And General Occultist, Later Known As Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus Bombastus Von Hohenheim Engraved By J Cooper From The

The Alchemist After An Engraving By Vriese In The Cabinet Of Designs. From Science And Literature In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London 1878

French Alchemist Nicholas Flamel Kneeling Right 1330? To 1418? And Wife Pernelle Kneeling Left. 19Th Century Copy Of 15Th Century Painting Under Vaults Of Cemetery Of The Innocents Paris

Compounding A Balsam. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R. Green, Published London 1893
Compounding A Balsam. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa (c721-c815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist. Court physician to Harun al-Rashid. From manuscript in Biblioteca Medicea Laurensiana, Florence, Italy

Berthold Schwarz (active 1320). German Franciscan monk and alchemist, supposed to be the first European to discover Gunpowder. Illustration from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901

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"The Alchemist's Quest: Unveiling the Secrets of Transformation" Step into the mystical world of alchemy, where ancient wisdom and hidden knowledge intertwine. From the enigmatic Emerald Tablet to the captivating Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina, these cryptic texts have fascinated seekers of truth for centuries. The alchemical tree stands tall, symbolizing the intricate branches of Philosophia reformata – a philosophy that seeks to refine both mind and matter. Among its illustrious practitioners is Count of St Germain, a French alchemist whose legendary abilities still echo through time. But let us not forget Mary the Jewess, hailed as the first true alchemist. Her pioneering experiments paved the way for future generations to delve deeper into this arcane art. Even renowned figures like Sir Isaac Newton were captivated by alchemy's allure. This brilliant English mathematician dedicated countless hours in pursuit of transmutation secrets. Similarly, John Dee and Edward Kelly formed an infamous duo whose collaboration birthed remarkable discoveries. Hermes Trismegistus himself looms large over this realm – a classical god who embodied both wisdom and magic. His teachings continue to guide those brave enough to venture into uncharted territories. In William Hogarth's Rake Plate 7, we witness an alchemist at work - surrounded by bubbling flasks and mysterious symbols - his quest for transformation unfolding before our eyes. Analogies abound within Basilica Philosophica's Microcosm and Macrocosm concept; it reveals how every individual mirrors the vast universe itself – a profound insight that lies at the heart of alchemical exploration. And finally, Heinrich Khunrath invites us into The Alchemists Laboratory – a mesmerizing depiction filled with esoteric apparatuses hinting at untold possibilities waiting to be unlocked.