Opus Magnum 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

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

Alchemist in his workshop. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Alchemist in his workshop. Private Collection

The Alchemist (Chemicus), End 1840s. Creator: Spitzweg, Carl (1808-1885)
The Alchemist (Chemicus), End 1840s. Private Collection

Python (from: Alchemical and Rosicrucian Compendium), ca 1760. Artist: German master
Python (from: Alchemical and Rosicrucian Compendium), ca 1760. Found in the collection of the Yale University

Joseph Balsamo, comte de Cagliostro, before the Inquisition in Rome on April 14, 1791, 1791. Private Collection

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

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

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

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

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"Opus Magnum: Unveiling the Mysteries of Alchemy and Astrology" Step into the world of alchemy and astrology, as depicted by German master artists in Python's Alchemical and Rosicrucian Compendium from ca 1760. Marvel at the enigmatic figure of Joseph Balsamo, comte de Cagliostro, standing before the Inquisition in Rome on April 14, 1791, a man deeply immersed in these esoteric arts. Witness an alchemist engrossed in his work, surrounded by mysterious symbols and apparatuses. This alchemist delves into the creation of an Homunculus within his cabinet – a symbol of ultimate power and knowledge. Explore ancient wisdom through Nicolas Flamel (1330-1418), whose anonymous portrait captures his profound connection to alchemy. Join him as he unravels secrets hidden within nature itself. Travel back to the Renaissance era with Philipp Galle's captivating portrayal of "The Alchemist" from 1558. Feel the intensity as this skilled practitioner manipulates elements to transmute base metals into gold. Delve further into astrological teachings with Pinturicchio's "Allegory of Astrology" from the late 1490s. Discover how celestial bodies influence human lives according to this intricate system. Immerse yourself in scholarly pursuits alongside Thomas Wyck's depiction of a scholar absorbed in his study. Witness firsthand their tireless dedication to unraveling cosmic mysteries. Finally, witness Cornelis Pietersz Bega's poignant representation titled "The Alchemist" from 1663. Observe how solitude intertwines with ambition as this solitary figure pursues enlightenment through experimentation. Throughout history, these artists have captured glimpses into a realm where science meets spirituality - where alchemy and astrology merge seamlessly. Their works serve as portals inviting us to explore humanity's eternal quest for understanding our place within the cosmos.