"A three headed monster in an alchemical flask, representing the composition of the alchemical philosopher's stone: salt, sulphur, and mercury; from Salomon Trismosin's 'Splendor solis'. Watercolour painting."
"A three-headed eagle in a crowned alchemical flask, representing mercury sublimated three times; from Salomon Trismosin's 'Splendor solis'. Watercolour painting."
"A putto pours a phial into a dragon's mouth, pumping a bellows with his other hand; representing the fixing of volatile matter in the alchemical process; from Salomon Trismosin's 'Splendor solis'. Watercolour painting."
paintings after: Salomon Trismosin
"Miniatures from a 16th century manuscript on Alchemy at Dresden."
If anyone knows where I can find the color versions of these please let me know, thanks!
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