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Woodcut alchemical emblem on a book page: a tall tiered figure with sun and moon symbols, clouds at top, and small figures around a base.

Alchemical emblem of the philosopher's stone, from Libavius's Alchymia (1606)

A woodcut page from a 1606 alchemy book shows a tiered emblematic figure topped by clouds and a radiant sun and moon, with a seated figure at center and winged, nude figures below. Ornate lines and a printed caption frame the scene, and a base inscribed with text anchors the composition.

Artist
Andreas Libavius
Date
M.D.VI. [i.e. 1606]
Medium
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
2542 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1606.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

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Alchemy and Hidden Wisdom17th century1600s1606engravingbook illustrationemblemwoodcutalchemyearly modern printlatin textchemistry historylibaviusphilosopher's stonealchemical symbols

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