Alchemist Collection

Count of St Germain, French alchemist
Count of St Germain (c.1712-1784), French alchemist. St Germain was a French courtier and adventurer who rose to prominence in Europe in the mid-18th century

Alchemical tree, Philosophia reformata
The Alchemical Tree. Engraving depicting a tree surrounded by figures used in allegory by alchemists. The tree itself carries symbols representing the Moon, Sun and five planets

Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. Work attributed to the legendary alchemist Hermes Trismegistus who summarizes the process Magnum Opus or Great work for the creation of

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Mary the Jewess, first true alchemist
Engraving showing Mary the Jewess (also known as Maria Prophetessa), considered to be the first non-fictional alchemist recorded

John Dee and Edward Kelly
John Dee, English alchemist, mathematician and astrologer, with his assistant Edward Kelly, medium, alchemist and sorcerer

Hermes Trismegistus, classical god
Engraving depicting Hermes Trismegistus, a syncretism (joining) of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. The writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus were hugely influential on mediaeval

Hogarth Rake Plate 7
The Rakes Progress 7. Scene in the Fleet prison

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Paracelsus, born Phillippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493 - 1541. Swiss renaissance physician. After the so-called Rosicrucian portrait dating from 1567

Alchemist at work
Black and white print of the painting, " L Alchimiste" by David Teniers the Younger, dated 1790. HPF/5C/4"

Analogy of the Microcosm and Macrocosm of Alchemy, from Basilica Philosophica
1127305 Analogy of the Microcosm and Macrocosm of Alchemy, from Basilica Philosophica, by Johann Daniel Mylius, 1620 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim) (1493-1541). Swiss physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist. Engraving

Isaac Newton, caricature C013 / 7593
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Caricature of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton, holding a rainbow

The Alchemists Laboratory from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae. n. d
The Alchemists Laboratory from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae.n.d

The Alchemist, after 1558. Creator: Philip Galle
The Alchemist, after 1558

Thomas Nortons laboratory, c1477 (1652). Engraving after a manuscript in the British Museum, London, which is probably the earliest illustration of a balance in a glass case

The Sceptical Chymist (1661). This title page is from the first edition of this work by the Anglo-Irish natural philosopher Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Family in a sauna, 16th century artwork C015 / 1554
Family in a sauna. Artwork from Opus Chyrurgicum (1565) by the Swiss alchemist and physician Paracelsus (1493-1541) showing a family in a suana

Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork C013 / 9565
Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork. 1883 etching by Emile Armand Mathey-Doret of a painting by Wenzel von Broczick, entitled Rodolphe II chez son alchimiste (Rudolf II with his alchimist)

ALCHEMIST. Colored engraving after the painting by David Teniers the younger

Alchemists Laboratory
An alchemist studies an old instruction manual, while his assistant keeps the furnace going. His workshop is filled with state-of-the-art equipment for The Great Work

GEBER Either the Arabian alchemist of the 8th to 9th centuries or the 14th century Spanish alchemist who wrote under the same name

Geber Teaching
GEBER Spanish alchemist teaching chemistry at the school of Edessa, Greece

Obsessed Alchemist
An alchemist, obsessed with his quest, works at his furnace while friends and neighbours drink and enjoy themselves

A family of alchemists at work
6116960 A family of alchemists at work,; (add.info.: A family of alchemists at work. A 17th century illustration after a work by Pieter Bruegel.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Two alchemists distilling an Elixir, 16th century (engraving)
3329492 Two alchemists distilling an Elixir, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting two alchemists distilling an Elixir, during the Elizabethan Period)

Berthold Schwarz from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901 (print)
539301 Berthold Schwarz from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901 (print); (add.info.: Berthold Schwarz (active 1320). German Franciscan monk and alchemist

An Alchemist
3586045 An Alchemist; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'An Alchemist' which is possibly Basil Valentine (1394-1450) an alchemist

Basil Valentine
3586046 Basil Valentine; (add.info.: Portrait of Basil Valentine (1394-1450) an alchemist, author and possibly Canon of the Benedictine Priory of Saint Peter in Erfurt Dated 15th Century

Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi
5310081 Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (854-925 AD) a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher

Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub. 1893 (print)
3742774 Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub. 1893 (print) by English School, (19th century).

Olaus Borrichius or Ole or Olug Borch, 1725 (engraving)
2603648 Olaus Borrichius or Ole or Olug Borch, 1725 (engraving); (add.info.: Olaus Borrichius or Ole or Olug Borch (1626 - 1690) Dutch chemist and alchemist

Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in
533556 Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in churchyard

The alchemist, Publisher: Perrotin, 1834 (print)
7295206 The alchemist, Publisher: Perrotin, 1834 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The alchemist comes from " alchemy " from the greek " khemeia " the art of)

Society of Surgeons and Bathers, after a Swiss painting on glass from 1524
955335 Society of Surgeons and Bathers, after a Swiss painting on glass from 1524. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Alchemy: The astrologer Hermes Trismegiste indicates the Sun and the Moon
AIS5369976 Alchemy: The astrologer Hermes Trismegiste indicates the Sun and the Moon, from "Viridarium chymicum" by Daniel Stolcius von Stolcenbeerg, 1624 (engraving); © Iberfoto.

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166
534267 Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166 ; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Abu Musa (c.721-c.815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist

Emblem 50. The dragon killed the woman and she killed him, and both are covered in blood, 1816
Emblem 50. The dragon killed the woman and she killed him, and both are covered in blood. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Mich, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 49. The philosophical child recognizes three fathers, like Orion, 1816
Emblem 49. The philosophical child recognizes three fathers, like Orion. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 48. The king gets an illness from drinking water, but when healed by doctors he..., 1816
Emblem 48. The king gets an illness from drinking water, but when healed by doctors he regains health. From "Atalanta f, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 47. The wolf coming from the staircase and the dog coming from the staircase have..., 1816
Emblem 47. The wolf coming from the staircase and the dog coming from the staircase have bitten each other. From "Atalanta fugiens" v, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 46. Two eagles, one from the east, the other from the west, come together, 1816
Emblem 46. Two eagles, one from the east, the other from the west, come together. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 45. The sun and its shadow accomplish the work, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 45. The sun and its shadow accomplish the work. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 44. Through deceit Typhon kills Osiris and scatters his members, which in turn brings...,1816 Creator: Merian
Emblem 44. Through deceit Typhon kills Osiris and scatters his members, which in turn brings together Isis, as far as is known, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 43. Listen to the talking vulture, who in no way deceives you, 1816
Emblem 43. Listen to the talking vulture, who in no way deceives you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 42. To him who is in Chymicis be nature, reason, experience and reading..., 1816
Emblem 42. To him who is in Chymicis be nature, reason, experience and reading as a guide, staff, glasses and, 1816. Private Collection

Emblem 41. Adonis is slain by a boar, and as Venus comes running she colours the Roses..., 1816
Emblem 41. Adonis is killed by a wild boar. As Venus wanted to help him, she colored the roses red with blood. Ow, 1816. Private Collection

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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.