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Alchemical symbol representing the transmutation of base metal into silver and gold, 1652. Artist: Unknown

Alchemical symbol representing the transmutation of base metal into silver and gold, 1652. The 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 by Elias Ashmole. (London, 1652).
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Title:
Alchemical symbol representing the transmutation of base metal into silver and gold, 1652. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
Alchemical symbol representing the transmutation of base metal into silver and gold, 1652. The 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 by Elias Ashmole. (London, 1652).
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WOODCUT
Credit:
Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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Image size:
4307 x 2434 px | 30.0 MB
Print size:
36.5 x 20.6 cm | 14.4 x 8.1 in (300 dpi)
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