Occultism Collection (page 9)

Stags Heads - Dibedale, ca. 1856. Creator: Horatio Ross
Stags Heads - Dibedale, ca. 1856

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

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

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

Occultist, c19th century

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

Title page of La Tres Sainte Trinosophie, 18th century. A cabbalistic-alchemical manuscript attributed to the Comte de Sainte-Germain, showing symbols summarising Hermetism

Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533. Woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum, Milan, 1608

Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath, 1608. From Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo. [Milan, 1608]

Witches casting a spell to bring rain, 1489. From De Laniis et phitonicis mulieribus by Ulrich Molitor. [Constance, 1489]

Witch summoning up a monster, 1544
Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks. From Cosmographia universalis, by Sebastian Munster. [Basle, 1544]

Witch shooting a man in the foot with an enchanted arrow made from a hazel wand, 1489. From De Laniis et phitonicis mulieribus by Ulrich Molitor. [Constance, 1489]

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Sperrin Mountains, Co Tyrone, Ireland

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

Alchemy and astrology, 19th century
Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

FLAMMARION, Camille (1842 - 1925). French astronomer. Oil

Joris-Karl Huysman
JORIS-KARL HUYSMANS (orig. Georges-Charles) French writer of Dutch descent, author of La-bas, A rebours and much more, dabbling in occultism and converting to Catholicism. Date: 1848 - 1907

Edward Kelly, engraved by Richard Cooper (engraving)
XJF373293 Edward Kelly, engraved by Richard Cooper (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Kelley (1555-97) also known as Edward Talbot

Edward Kelley, English astrologer C015 / 5798
Edward Kelley (1555-1597), English astrologer. Kelley, who worked with fellow English astrologer John Dee, claimed he was a spirit medium able to communicate with the dead

JULES BOIS French author, dilettante student of occultism

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey into Occultism" Step into the enigmatic world of occultism, where ancient wisdom and hidden knowledge intertwine. Explore the depths of esoteric teachings and unravel the secrets that have captivated minds throughout history. The Tabula Smaragdina, also known as the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus, stands as a testament to the timeless allure of occult texts. Its author remains anonymous, yet its profound words echo through centuries, offering glimpses into alchemical transformations and spiritual enlightenment. No discussion on occultism would be complete without mentioning Michel de Notre Dame, better known as Nostradamus. This French seer's prophecies continue to intrigue and mystify scholars and enthusiasts alike with their cryptic verses foretelling future events. Delve further into arcane practices with The Key of Solomon or Clavicula Salomonis. Crafted by an anonymous artist in the early 18th century, this grimoire unveils rituals for summoning spirits and harnessing supernatural forces. Paracelsus emerges as a prominent figure within occult circles. His groundbreaking contributions to medicine intertwined with his exploration of alchemy and astrology paved new paths in understanding both physical and metaphysical realms. Witness historical turmoil through chilling imagery such as witches destroying houses by fire in Swabia during 1533 or Ulrich Molitor's treatise on diviner women and witchcraft. These haunting engravings depict a dark chapter in human history when fear led to persecution based on superstition. Unlock symbols imbued with power like The Great Symbol of Solomon or Jacob Behmen's figural representation illustrating "the true principles of all things. " These intricate designs reveal deeper meanings encoded within geometric patterns connecting humanity to cosmic energies. Palmistry offers insights into destiny through planetary alignments mapped onto zodiacal diagrams while Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet) serves as a mystical script for spellcasting and communication with the spiritual realm.