Alchemy Illustration #50
by Science Source
Title
Alchemy Illustration #50
Artist
Science Source
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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An alchemical illustration. From the corpse of the mercurial ouroboros (the ancient symbol of a snake devouring its own tail), the three principles of sulfur, mercury, and salt are resurrected in full bloom. Alchemy was the pseudo-scientific predecessor of chemistry. Among other pursuits, alchemists searched for formulas that would turn base metals into gold. They sought wisdom and the secret to immortality.
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May 30th, 2013
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