Graphic signs for alchemical substances, processes and equipment.



Egyptian symbols for the metals
Alchemical symbols used in 17th century
Alchemical and chemical symbols used by Scheele (18th century)
Chemical symbols used by Dalton (19th century)
Comprehensive list from Medicinisch-Chymisch- und Alchemistisches Oraculum, Ulm, 1755.
Alchemical and chemical symbols in Nicolas de Locques Les rudimens de la philosophie naturelle, Paris 1655.
Alchemical and chemical symbols in Nicolas le Fevre Traicté de la chymie.
Alchemical Symbols from a work by Annibal Barlet

Alchemical symbol fonts created by Adam McLean
Alchemical imagery

Graphic signs for
substances and processes

Images of alchemical apparatus, from Greek, Arabic and European sources.
Alchemical emblematic
imagery from books and
manuscripts

Paintings on alchemical themes

Other material:
Enochian, Rosicrucian or Elemental Chess
Alchemical music [from Atalanta fugiens


Study Courses


Alchemical, astrological and
emblematic art prints


Alchemy and art


Art books Series


Study course on Bosch's
Garden of Earthly Delights

New Hieronymus Bosch Website