Alchemical symbolism, 1652. Artist: Unknown

Alchemical symbolism, 1652. Artist: Unknown

1-157-960 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Alchemical symbolism, 1652. A toad and serpent representing two basic types of element; fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). The flying eagle represents sublimation. From Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum by Elias Ashmole. (London, 1652).


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Elias Ashmole: British; English: Antiquary, alchemist

Medium
  1. Engraving

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Science & Nature Animal Life

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2846x3677
File Size : 30,659kb


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  1. 002718
  1. 002718
  1. 0460001516
  1. 1-157-960
  1. 1157960
  1. 1516

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