Illumination Collection (page 9)

Emblem 27. Whoever wants to go in the philosopher's rose garden without the key is like a... 1618
Emblem 27. Whoever wants to go in the philosopher's rose garden without the key is like a man who wants to go without feet, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 26. The fruit of human wisdom is the wood of life, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 26. The fruit of human wisdom is the wood of life. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 25. The dragon does not die unless killed by his brother and sister, which are Sol... 1618
Emblem 25. The dragon does not die unless killed by his brother and sister, which are Sol & Luna. A, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 24. The wolf ate the king, and how he burned the life back to him, 1618
Emblem 24. The wolf ate the king, and how he burned the life back to him. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus, 1618
Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 22. If you have the white lead, do the woman's work, that is, cooking, 1618
Emblem 22. If you have the white lead, do the woman's work, that is, cooking. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman, out of it a square, out of that into a triangle... 1618
Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman, out of it a square, out of that into a triangle, make a circle, and you shall have, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 20. Nature teaches nature to overcome fire. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four, soon they will all die, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four, soon they will all die. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 18. Fire makes fiery, not gold, but gold. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers, but that one has. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael... 1618
Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers, but that one has. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 17. A fourfold ball of fire governs this work. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 15. The potter's work, consisting of dry and wet, shall teach you, 1618
Emblem 15. The potter's work, consisting of dry and wet, shall teach you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 14. This is the dragon eating its own tail. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered... 1618
Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered on the mountain, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius, and it is enough for you, 1618
Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius, and it is enough for you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles, do the same, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles, do the same. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 2. The earth is his wet nurse. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 1. The wind carried him in his belly. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Creator: Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623)
Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Private Collection

Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci), 1585. Creator: Sadeler, Jan (Johannes), the Elder (1550-1600)
Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci), 1585. Private Collection

De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone. From Alchymia by Andreas Libavius, 1606. Private Collection

De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone. From Alchymia by Andreas Libavius, 1606. Private Collection

The Alchemical World Landscape, from Opus medico-chymicum by Johann Daniel Mylius, 1618. Private Collection

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Creator: Unknown artist
Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Creator: Unknown artist
Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Creator: Unknown artist
Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. Creator: Unknown artist
Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. From "A Discourse on the Worship of Priapus" by Richard Payne Knight. Private Collection

Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century. Creator: Klassische Antike Kunst
Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Estense, Modena

Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire, so does the stone, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire, so does the stone. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of... 15th century
The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus, 15th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus. From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Emblem 6. Sow only gold in the white leafed earth. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks, and the woman dies, and the... 1618
Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks, and the woman dies, and the toad will grow very large with milk. Out of, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love, 1618
Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest, 1618
Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

The Gutenberg Bible, 1455. Creator: Unknown artist
The Gutenberg Bible, 1455. Found in the Collection of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew, and whoever eats its fruit... 1618
Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew, and whoever eats its fruit will be rejuvenated. Out of ", 1618. Private Collection

Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

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An Old Woman and a Youth by Lamplight, 1615-1650. Creator: Matthias Stomer
An Old Woman and a Youth by Lamplight, 1615-1650

A Lady Reading, 1858. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A Lady Reading, 1858

Tunnel of Night (image 2 of 2), c.1931. Creator: Shinsaku Izumi
Tunnel of Night (image 2 of 2), c.1931

Illumination of Gibraltar in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illumination of Gibraltar in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The illuminations of the town, the fortified Rock, the harbour and shipping

Riverbank, Kakigaracho, Published in 1881. Creator: Inoue Yasuji
Riverbank, Kakigaracho, Published in 1881

A Lady Reading, 1858. Creator: Francis Seymour Haden
A Lady Reading, 1858

Koromo River below the Temple Tennoji, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Koromo River below the Temple Tennoji, 1880

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"Illuminating the Festive Spirit: Christmas Decorations at The Ritz Hotel, London" Step into a world of enchantment as The Ritz Hotel in London transforms into a mesmerizing wonderland with its dazzling Christmas decorations. Every corner is adorned with twinkling lights, shimmering baubles, and majestic trees that radiate warmth and joy. As you stroll through the grand halls, you can't help but feel the magical ambiance that illuminates this iconic establishment. "Blackpool Tower and Illuminations: Lancashire's Spectacular Light Show" In the heart of Blackpool, Lancashire, lies an awe-inspiring sight that captivates visitors from all over Europe - the Blackpool Tower and Illuminations. As darkness falls, this magnificent landmark becomes a canvas for an extraordinary light show. Vibrant colors dance across the night sky as thousands of bulbs illuminate every inch of this coastal town, creating a breathtaking spectacle that leaves onlookers spellbound. "A Glimpse into Artistic Brilliance: Diego Velazquez's 'Old Woman Cooking Eggs'" Step back in time to 1618 when Spanish master painter Diego Velazquez created his masterpiece 'Old Woman Cooking Eggs. ' Through his impeccable use of light and shadow, he illuminates not just the scene but also our understanding of everyday life during that era. This captivating artwork invites us to appreciate how they are transform even mundane moments into something extraordinary. "Winter Magic Unveiled: Zermatt's Matterhorn Mountain" As winter blankets Zermatt in Switzerland with glistening snowflakes, it reveals one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights - the illuminated Matterhorn mountain. Against a backdrop of starry skies and frost-kissed landscapes, this majestic peak stands tall like a beacon guiding adventurers towards unforgettable experiences. Its radiant glow serves as a reminder that even amidst cold winters; there is always beauty waiting to be discovered. "Guiding Ships to Safety.