Title
Alchemical symbolism
Caption
Alchemical symbolism: toad and serpent represent two basic types of element, fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). Flying eagle represents Sublimation. From Elias Ashmole "Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum" London 1652. Engraving
Date
1652
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07104_460001516
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,8Mb (1,4Mb) / 9,1in x 11,8in / 2742 x 3543 (300dpi)