Emblems from Philosophia reformata
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Emblems from Philosophia reformata
Set of four engraved emblems. At top left a woman wearing the five planets around her head as stars walks across a lake accompanied by the Sun and the Moon. At top right the gods of the seven planets are seen in a cave - in the foreground are the Moon, Sun and Venus while on the mounds behind are stood Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Mercury. At lower left stand a man and woman supporting an Earth globe within a triangle. At lower right a winged old man sits warming himself by a fire while children representing the Moon and Sun play at his feet. Such emblems were drawn to symbolise the mystical nature of the alchemists art and to point the way toward making the Philosophers Stone. This engraving comes from Philosophia reformata by Johann Daniel Mylius
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1600s 17th Century Alchemical Alchemist Alchemy Allegory Emblem Engraved Engraving Figure German Moon Planets 1622 Mono Chrome Mylius
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This print showcases a set of four engraved emblems from the renowned work "Philosophia reformata" by Johann Daniel Mylius. In this intricate artwork, we are transported to a mystical realm where symbolism intertwines with alchemical wisdom. At the top left corner, a woman adorned with the five planets as stars encircles her head, gracefully strolling across a serene lake. Accompanying her are the celestial beings of the Sun and Moon, illuminating her path. Moving to the top right, we delve into an enigmatic cave where gods representing each of the seven planets reside. The Moon, Sun, and Venus take center stage in the foreground while Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Mercury stand proudly on mounds behind them. Shifting our gaze to lower left reveals a man and woman supporting an Earth globe within a triangle. This emblem symbolizes their profound connection to nature and their role in its preservation. Finally, at lower right stands a winged old man finding solace by warming himself near a fire. Playful children embodying both the Moon and Sun frolic at his feet—a testament to eternal cycles of life. These meticulously crafted emblems serve as beacons for aspiring alchemists seeking enlightenment through their art—the elusive Philosophers Stone. Todd-White Art Photography masterfully captures this 17th-century engraving's monochrome beauty that transports us back in time to explore German history intertwined with alchemical mysticism.
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