The Golden Game: Alchemical Engravings of the Seventeenth Century

The Golden Game

Alchemical Engravings of the Seventeenth Century

1988 • 320 pages

Ratings1

Average rating5

15

Alchemy and the quest for the Philosopher's Stone have been a strand in the development of European culture from antiquity onwards. With the spread of printing, the whole fantastic iconography flowered as never before. This fascinating book presents a selection of the finest alchemical engravings, brought together for the first time, and describes their origins and meanings. 533 illustrations.

Tags


Become a Librarian

Reviews

Popular Reviews

Reviews with the most likes.

There are no reviews for this book. Add yours and it'll show up right here!