Title
Alchemical symbol of transmutation of base metal
Caption
Alchemical symbol of transmutation of base metal (Earth at bottom) into Gold (Sun) and Silver (Moon) through the agency of the dragon (Mercury - volatility). From "Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum" Elias Ashmole (London 1652). Woodcut.
Date
1652
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390003818
License type
Rights managed
Available size
20,3Mb (888,6Kb) / 11,8in x 6,7in / 3543 x 2002 (300dpi)