Ouroboros Print – Abraham Eleazar, Uraltes Chymisches Werck, mid-1700s – Double Ouroboros Illustration, Hermetic Gnostic Snake Poster, Occult Print, Esoteric Home Decor, Mystic Wall Art, Magic Alchemy Print #215

This Ouroboros Print is a reproduction of the mystical alchemical engraving by Abraham Eleazar, from Uraltes Chymisches Werck (The Book of Abraham the Jew), first published in the mid-18th century. The image shows the double Ouroboros: a crowned, winged serpent biting its own tail to form a perfect circle. This timeless vision of the self-consuming serpent embodies infinity, rebirth, and the eternal cycles of nature, making it one of the most powerful symbols in alchemy, Hermeticism, and Gnostic philosophy.

Available as a fine art print on hand-made paper for an authentic antique look, or on canvas for a dramatic gallery-style presentation. Each piece is delivered unframed, giving you the freedom to choose a frame that best suits your interior, whether it’s a study, library, altar, or esoteric collection.

A Vision of Hermetic and Gnostic Philosophy

The Ouroboros is among the oldest mystical emblems known to humanity, appearing in Egyptian, Greek, and alchemical texts. In Eleazar’s vision, the crowned and winged serpent represents not only eternity but also the sovereignty of wisdom and the spiritual ascent of the soul. Its circular form symbolizes the unity of opposites, the merging of life and death, creation and destruction, spirit and matter.

This particular engraving, with its strong contrasts and intricate details, reflects the style of 18th-century alchemical books — blending occult imagery with scholarly precision, intended both as instruction and initiation.

What the Artwork Depicts

• Double Ouroboros – the serpent eating its own tail, forming a closed circle of eternity.

• Crown and Wings – attributes of sovereignty and spiritual transcendence.

• The Tree – a symbol of life, knowledge, and the axis between worlds.

• Alchemical Landscape – stylized elements of earth, flora, and symbols anchoring the scene in mystical tradition.

Symbolism and Esoteric Meaning of the Ouroboros

The Ouroboros is one of the richest symbols in Hermetic and occult tradition:

• Eternity & Infinity – the unbroken circle signifies the endless flow of time and the eternal return.

• Unity of Opposites – creation and destruction, beginning and end, life and death all coexist in the serpent’s cycle.

• Spiritual Rebirth – a symbol of transformation and renewal, akin to the alchemical Magnum Opus.

• Hermetic Wisdom – embodying the axiom “as above, so below,” where all things are interconnected.

• Gnostic Mysticism – a reminder of the soul’s path through cycles of material existence toward ultimate liberation.

• Alchemy & Magic – used in texts to represent the prima materia, the raw essence from which transformation begins.

Historical and Cultural Context

The illustration originates from Abraham Eleazar’s Uraltes Chymisches Werck, also known as The Book of Abraham the Jew. Published in the mid-1700s, it was one of the most important alchemical compilations of its time, bringing together hermetic philosophy, mystical diagrams, and symbolic teachings.

Within this work, the Ouroboros served not just as an image but as a teaching tool: a meditation on eternity and a diagram of the alchemical process. For mystics, philosophers, and practitioners of the occult, it became a universal emblem of wholeness and cosmic law.

Why Choose This Print?

• Faithful reproduction of the Ouroboros engraving by Abraham Eleazar.

• Iconic Hermetic and Gnostic symbol of eternity, rebirth, and cosmic unity.

• Available on hand-made paper or canvas.

• Delivered unframed – style it to your taste and space.

• Perfect for occultists, mystics, and collectors of esoteric art.

• A rare piece of alchemy-inspired illustration connecting history, philosophy, and art.

Perfect For

• Practitioners of Hermeticism, Gnosticism, and alchemy.

• Collectors of occult prints, mystical art, and rare engravings.

• Fans of dark academia, symbolic art, and esoteric interiors.

• Philosophers and seekers inspired by cycles of life, death, and rebirth.

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