Alchemical process, 1582. Aeson, (with the dove of the Holy Spirit on his head?), is rejuvenated by having his blood replaced by magic juices in a boiling vat; representing the process of self-destruction in order to attain the elixir of life. An alchemist or a servant is fanning the fire under the tub with a pair of bellows. The scene takes place within a courtyard decorated with ornate marble columns, borders decorated with birds and flowers. Possibly an illustration of the Seventh Parable. This is a miniature from "Splendor solis" (The Splendour of the sun), showing a stage in the alchemical process which draws on visual representations of the Baptism of Jesus.
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Alchemical process, 1582. Aeson, (with the dove of the Holy Spirit on his head?), is rejuvenated by having his blood replaced by magic juices in a boiling vat; representing the process of self-destruction in order to attain the elixir of life. An alchemist or a servant is fanning the fire under the tub with a pair of bellows. The scene takes place within a courtyard decorated with ornate marble columns, borders decorated with birds and flowers. Possibly an illustration of the Seventh Parable. This is a miniature from "Splendor solis" (The Splendour of the sun), showing a stage in the alchemical process which draws on visual representations of the Baptism of Jesus.

Date

1582

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A15_384

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NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

50,8Mo (2,7Mo) / 27,7cm x 45,9cm / 3272 x 5424 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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