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Salamander in the fire – alchemical ritual, medieval alchemy art
Description: Antique 1625 alchemical illustration depicting a man stands next to a fire, using a trident to poke a salamander in the fire. This engraving is an allegory of a …
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Ouroboros, Serpent eating its tail – alchemical medieval art
Description: Antique 1625 alchemical illustration depicting The Ouroboros (uroboros) – an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. The ouroborous is one of the oldest alchemical …
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