Alchemy Collection (page 8)

The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di Re
The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63

Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43. Creator: Pieter Soutman
Portrait of Theophrastus Paracelsus, 1615-43

A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: 17th century

Hermes Trismegistus
HERMES TRISMEGISTUS (= thrice- greatest), perceived by Neoplatonists as the presiding deity of alchemy, possessing magical and oracular powers

Hocus Pocus, or Searching for the Philosophers Stone, March 12, 1800. March 12, 1800
Hocus Pocus, or Searching for the Philosophers Stone, March 12, 1800

Chia Tzu-Lung Finds the Stone, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Chia Tzu-Lung Finds the Stone, 1922. According to Chinese mythology, a scholar name Chia Tzu-lung learned of a stone that would turn tile or brick to silver

German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants
A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: circa 1600

Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Paracelsus (1493-1541) Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer of the German Renaissance, credited as the father of toxicology

Tycho Brahe, (1546-1601), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Tycho Brahe, (1546-1601, 1830. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) Danish nobleman, astronomer, and writer known for accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations

Christina, (1626-1689), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Christina, (1626-1689), 1830. Christina, Queen of Sweden (1626-1689) the only surviving legitimate child of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, had interest in religion, philosophy

Ashmole, (1617-1692), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ashmole, (1617-1692), 1830. Elias Ashmole (1617-1692) English antiquary, politician, officer of arms, astrologer and student of alchemy, a royalist during the English Civil War

Will he make gold?, 1932. Creator: Unknown
Will he make gold?, 1932. Fabriquera-t-il de l or?. Engineer Zbigniew Dunikowski claimed to be in possession of a secret formula which allowed him to obtain gold from ordinary sand and rocks

Ars magna lucis et umbrae, 1646. Creator: Kircher, Athanasius (1602-1680)
Ars magna lucis et umbrae, 1646. Private Collection

Gold, late 19th century. Creator: George Greatbach
Gold, late 19th century. A 16th-century alchemist showing some gold that he has supposedly just made. For hundreds of years, attempts were made to create gold alchemically by transforming base metals

The Alchemist, 16th century, (1849). Creator: Bisson & Cottard
The Alchemist, 16th century, (1849). An alchemist in his laboratory. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinand Sere, after the 16th century original by Hans Vredeman de Vries in the Bibliotheque

Frontispiece and Titlepage of The Conjurors Magazine, 1792
Frontispiece and Titlepage of The Conjurors Magazine, pub. 1792 (b/w photo)

An Alchemist. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

A Zodiac Man diagram showing the seasons for bloodletting. From Liber Cosmographiae, 1408. Found in the collection of Trinity College Library, Cambridge

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

Ars magna lucis et umbrae, 1671. Artist: Kircher, Athanasius (1602-1680)
Ars magna lucis et umbrae, 1671. Private Collection

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

Illustration from De re metallica libri XII by Georgius Agricola, 1556. Artist: Anonymous
Illustration from De re metallica libri XII by Georgius Agricola, 1556. Private Collection

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

John Dee (From: The order of the Inspirati), 1659. Artist: Anonymous
John Dee (From: The order of the Inspirati), 1659. 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

Saul and the Witch of Endor. Detail: Grimoire, 1526. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
Saul and the Witch of Endor. Detail: Grimoire, 1526. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
Saul and the Witch of Endor, 1526. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Compendium rarissimum totius Artis Magicae... 1775. Artist: Anonymous
Compendium rarissimum totius Artis Magicae... 1775. Private Collection

Discourse on Geomancy, ca 1685. Artist: Anonymous
Discourse on Geomancy, ca 1685. Found in the collection of British Library

Vanitas Still Life. Artist: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)
Vanitas Still Life. Private Collection

Vanitas Still Life, 1662. Artist: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)
Vanitas Still Life, 1662. Private Collection

Vanitas Still Life, 1632. Artist: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)
Vanitas Still Life, 1632. Private Collection

Use of Sarum, 1526. Artist: Anonymous
Use of Sarum, 1526. Private Collection

Birth Amulet, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Birth Amulet, 18th century. Private Collection

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

The Gold Weigher, 1908-1909. Artist: Saloman Koninck
The Gold Weigher, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)

Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan friar and philosopher, (c1850). Bacon (c1214-1292) was known as Doctor Mirabilis due to his interest in magic and alchemy

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

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Alchemy: From Sir Isaac Newton to Hermes Trismegistus" Step into the enigmatic world of alchemy, where science and spirituality intertwine. In 1689, a young Sir Isaac Newton graced us with his portrait, hinting at his deep involvement in this ancient practice. Alongside him stands an alchemical tree, symbolizing the transformative power of Philosophia reformata. The Count of St Germain emerges as a prominent figure in French alchemy, captivating minds with his mysterious abilities and knowledge. The Tabula Smaragdina, also known as the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus, holds secrets that have intrigued seekers for centuries – its anonymous creator leaving us spellbound. Hermes Trismegistus himself takes center stage in this tale; a classical god embodying wisdom and divine knowledge. His teachings influenced many throughout history including Sir Isaac Newton and renowned English mathematician John Dee alongside Edward Kelly. Alchemy itself is a pursuit shrouded in symbolism and hidden meanings. It delves into the transformation of matter – both physical and spiritual – seeking to unlock life's deepest mysteries. As we explore these intricate paths towards enlightenment, we witness David Garrick alongside William Burton and John Palmer performing Ben Jonson's play "The Alchemist, " bringing this arcane art form to life on stage. Sir Isaac Newton reappears once more - not just as a mathematician but also as an ardent practitioner - reminding us that even great scientific minds were drawn to its allure. In our quest for understanding, let us embrace the legacy left by Hermes Trismegistus and delve into the fascinating realm where science meets magic; where transformation becomes possible through both inner reflection and external experimentation.