Crucified upon Metals and Alphabets: Alchemical Iconography of the Sixteenth-Century Illustrated Treatises by Martin Sturtz

By Sergei Zotov

"This paper addresses the links between alchemy, mining and religion in the early modern alchemical iconography of the German mining theorist Martin Sturtz. He created a special version of the prayer Vaterunser (Our Father) for miners and metallurgists and used the images from Christian and alchemical iconography to demonstrate the history of the creation of metals and how they grow inside the Earth. In one of his images, the Saviour is crucified against the background of coloured strips or stripes, symbolizing the seven metals inside a sedimentary complex. In another miniature, the blood spilling from his wound gives rise to ore veins in which metals ripen. These and the other iconographical and textual examples from Sturtz's treatises show the attempt to connect the mining process with alchemical theory and Christian religion. This paper will shed light on the origins of this unusual alchemical imagery and its connection with other alchemical and theological works, especially those by Paul Lautensack."

https://www.academia.edu/129271497/Cruci...tin_Sturtz

"Alchemy, as an art, was expressed through both written and pictorial means, with the latter often serving as allegorical representations. While some alchemical texts, such as those by Eirenæus Philalethes and Alexander Seton, are considered authoritative, they are not illustrated. The alchemical laboratory, as depicted by Michael Maier, illustrates the physical work of alchemy, emphasizing the importance of the three alchemical principles and the pursuit of the Stone of the Philosophers. This text delves into the symbolism of spiritual alchemy, using illustrations from various sources. It explores the process of spiritual transformation, likening it to the alchemical magnum opus, and how it involves the union of body, soul, and spirit. The text concludes by suggesting that spiritual alchemy is akin to the Yoga process, leading to the attainment of absolute desire and Divine Union."

https://www.academia.edu/129969819/The_P...ward_Waite

By George MacDonald Ross

"The paper examines the interplay between occultism and philosophy during the seventeenth century, challenging the perception that key philosophical figures distanced themselves from occult thought."

https://www.academia.edu/926001/Occultis...th_century

The meaning of the symbols in alchemic literature from the beginning of the XVII century

By Raimon Arola

"In this way, the word symbol became a very appropriate way of expressing its authors’ intentions: that of joining science with the spiritual life in its search for the renewal of Christianity."

https://www.academia.edu/1054166/The_mea...II_century

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Pansophers.com is the "authoritative online resource...concerning the Rosicrucian path".


https://pansophers.com/category/alchemy/

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With search term "alchemy":

https://dlmenetwork.org/library/catalog?...&q=alchemy

"This bizarre story begins when “a penniless” Italian-born cleric by the name of John Damian de Falcuis, found his way to the city of Stirling in Scotland at the end of the 15th century. John was bereft of cash but loaded with charm, evident in that he was recorded as “attending the royal court of James IV of Scotland" at the beginning of the sixteenth century."

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-...ent-009666

"Whilst the word ‘hermaphrodite’ is now understood to be a derogatory term, in this blog we use it in reference to classical, medieval and early modern sources. Indeed, as argued by Leah DeVun, in the European Middle Ages the term ‘hermaphrodite’ was not always associated to individuals.Instead, it was often used as an abstract analytical tool through which to explain the very nature of human identity. As such, the ‘alchemical hermaphrodite’ provides a powerful tool through which to explore how medieval scientists were thinking about sex and gender within the wider world."

https://historycollections.blogs.sas.ac....f-alchemy/

By Matteo Martelli and Maddalena Rumor

"The paper investigates the interplay between Near Eastern esoteric traditions and Graeco-Egyptian alchemy, focusing on the distinction between initiated and uninitiated knowledge in both cultures. It highlights ancient Babylonian and Greek philosophical concepts of secret knowledge, tracing their evolution from mystery cults to scholarly traditions and examining their implications for understanding alchemical practices. The work argues for significant parallels between ancient esoteric texts and emerging philosophical frameworks, providing insights into the transmission of knowledge across cultures." (AI-generated abstract).

https://www.academia.edu/6570789/_with_M...rints_2014