Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Splendor Solis

Splendor Solis

Trismosin, Solomon
J. K.

Hardcover

PhilosophyOccultFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169710905
ISBN13: 9781169710900
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Splendor Solis is a renowned alchemical treatise that was attributed to the legendary figure of Salomon Trismosin. It is a collection of 22 elaborate illustrations, each accompanied by a detailed commentary, that depict the various stages of the alchemical process. The images are richly symbolic and often feature mythological and astrological motifs, as well as scenes from everyday life. The text explains the hidden meanings behind each image, offering insights into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of alchemy. The book is notable for its use of vivid colors and intricate designs, and it has been praised for its artistic as well as its esoteric value. It is considered a classic of the alchemical tradition and has influenced many subsequent works in the field.1582. Alchemical treatises of Solomon Trismosin, adept and teacher of Paracelsus, including 22 allegorical pictures reproduced from the original paintings in the unique manuscript on vellum, dated 1582, in the British Museum, with introduction, elucidation of the paintings, aiding the interpretation of their occult meaning, Trismosin's autobiographical account of his travels in search of the Philosopher's Stone, a summary of his alchemical process called �������The Red Lion������� and explanatory notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

4 different editions

Also available

Also in

Philosophy

View All