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Philosopher's stone
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The philosopher's stone is a mythic alchemical substance capable of turning base metals such as lead and mercury into gold or silver; it was also known as "the tincture" and "the powder" as well as "r
The Alchemist Discovering Phosphorus, by Joseph Wright of Derby (1771)
The Alchemist Discovering Phosphorus, by Joseph Wright of Derby (1771)
Philosopher's stone as pictured in Atalanta Fugiens, Emblem XXI
Philosopher's stone as pictured in Atalanta Fugiens, Emblem XXI
This is an illustration of the "First Key of Basil Valentine", an emblem associated with the "Great Work" in obtaining the Philosopher's stone (see al
This is an illustration of the "First Key of Basil Valentine", an emblem associated with the "Great Work" in obtaining the Philosopher's stone (see also, The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine).
Magnum opus (alchemy)
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In alchemy, the Magnum Opus or Great Work is a term for the process of working with the prima materia to create the philosopher's stone. It has been used to describe personal and spiritual transmutati
Philosopher's stone
…alchemy, symbolizing perfection at its finest, divine illumination, and heavenly bliss. Efforts to discover the philosopher's stone were known as the Magnum Opus ("Great Work"). The earliest known written mention of the philosopher's stone is in the Cheirokmeta by Zosimos of Panopolis (c. 300 AD). Alchemical…
Colors of the magnum opus seen on the breastplate of a figure from Splendor Solis
Colors of the magnum opus seen on the breastplate of a figure from Splendor Solis