Alchemical Print – Sacred Marriage Androgyne with Chalice of Snakes, De Alchimia Opvscvla Complvra Veterum Philosophorum, Cyriacus Jacobus, 1550 – Occult Poster, Esoteric Wall Art, Magick Alchemy Illustration #226

This Alchemical Print is a reproduction from De Alchimia Opvscvla Complvra Veterum Philosophorum, a celebrated Latin compendium of alchemical writings published in 1550 at Francoforti by Cyriacus Jacobus. Preserved today in the General Collection of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University, it is one of the most iconic Renaissance manuscripts uniting philosophy, occult symbolism, and esoteric science.

The image depicts the Sacred Androgyne — a crowned hermaphroditic figure standing upon a globe, holding a chalice from which serpents emerge. With bat-like wings stretched wide, the androgyne embodies the fusion of male and female, spirit and matter, heaven and earth. Around the figure are symbolic plants, animals, and a coiled dragon-serpent, representing both the dangers and the powers of transformation in the alchemical process.

Available as a fine art print on hand-made paper for a true antique manuscript feel, or on canvas for dramatic wall display. Each piece is delivered unframed, allowing you to select a frame that matches your interior, from a study or library to an esoteric temple or alchemy-inspired décor.

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A Vision of the Sacred Marriage

At the center of alchemical philosophy lies the concept of the coniunctio oppositorum — the sacred union of opposites. The androgyne crowned in this illustration represents the culmination of this union: the merging of masculine and feminine, sulfur and mercury, sun and moon. The chalice overflowing with serpents signifies both danger and wisdom, recalling the eternal serpent as the guardian of hidden mysteries.

This print captures the essence of Renaissance alchemy, where myth, religion, and proto-science blended into a vision of human transformation, spiritual ascent, and universal harmony.

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What the Artwork Depicts

• The Crowned Androgyne – half-male, half-female, embodying unity of opposites.

• The Chalice of Serpents – symbolizing knowledge, danger, and eternal wisdom.

• Bat-like Wings – representing transcendence, the shadow, and the spirit’s flight.

• The Globe – foundation of the material world, upon which alchemy operates.

• The Coiled Dragon – prima materia, chaos, and the raw essence awaiting transformation.

• Flora and Fauna – natural symbols of growth, decay, and perpetual cycles.

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Symbolism and Esoteric Meaning

• Androgyne – ultimate alchemical symbol of unity and perfection.

• Sacred Marriage – fusion of dualities: male/female, spirit/matter, light/dark.

• Serpent – emblem of wisdom, transformation, eternal cycles, and danger.

• Crown – sovereignty and triumph over division, mastery of the Work.

• Dragon – chaotic primal energy that must be subdued and refined.

• Alchemy & Mysticism – a diagram of the Magnum Opus and spiritual ascent.

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Historical and Cultural Context

De Alchimia Opvscvla Complvra Veterum Philosophorum (1550) stands as one of the foundational printed works on alchemy in Renaissance Europe. Edited and published by Cyriacus Jacobus at Frankfurt, it compiled earlier philosophical texts into a cohesive body that blended classical wisdom, medieval hermeticism, and emerging Renaissance science.

The imagery reflects not only alchemy as a proto-science but also its deeply spiritual dimensions. For Renaissance thinkers, the androgyne was more than a mythical figure: it was a vision of ultimate balance, a metaphor for both inner harmony and cosmic truth. Today, such illustrations are prized by historians, occultists, and art collectors as windows into a worldview where myth and science intertwined seamlessly.

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Why Choose This Print?

• Authentic reproduction of the Sacred Androgyne illustration from De Alchimia (1550).

• Iconic Renaissance alchemical symbol of unity, transformation, and spiritual ascent.

• Available on hand-made paper (antique manuscript feel) or canvas (gallery finish).

• Delivered unframed – personalize with your own style.

• Perfect for collectors of occult art, alchemists, and lovers of esoteric history.

• A rare piece of 16th-century alchemical heritage bridging philosophy, magic, and science.

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Perfect For

• Practitioners of alchemy, hermeticism, and esoteric traditions.

• Collectors of rare occult prints and Renaissance engravings.

• Enthusiasts of dark academia, mystical, and symbolic art.

• Historians, philosophers, and seekers exploring the union of opposites.

• Unique gifts for lovers of occult wisdom, mystical traditions, and sacred art.

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More Than Just an Alchemical Illustration

This Alchemical Print of the Sacred Androgyne from De Alchimia (1550) is more than a decorative piece — it is a diagram of unity and transformation. With its crowned figure, chalice of serpents, and winged form, it embodies the eternal mystery of alchemy’s Great Work. To display it is to embrace a fragment of Renaissance esoteric tradition, where art, philosophy, and mysticism converge.

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