Twelfth Key
by Hulton Archive
Title
Twelfth Key
Artist
Hulton Archive
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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An alchemist in his laboratory searches for the legendary philosopher's stone, 1618. An engraving from 'Tripus Aureus', published in 1618 by Michael Maier, from the original 1599 work 'The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine'. The lion devouring a serpent represents the process of changing matter into something new. The symbol under the window is the alchemical symbol for mercury. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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January 22nd, 2019
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