Emerald Tablet Illustration by Heinrich Khunrath, Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae, 1606 – Hermetic Print, Alchemical Illustration, Occult Art, Esoteric Wisdom #271

This Emerald Tablet Print is a reproduction of one of the most extraordinary Hermetic engravings ever created — Heinrich Khunrath’s Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae (1606). Widely regarded as a visual key to the philosopher’s stone, spiritual alchemy, and Christian Kabbalah, this mystical image combines alchemy, magic, and divine wisdom into a single esoteric mandala.

The Hermetic Mountain of Eternal Wisdom

At its center rises a mountain of revelation, upon which the sacred text of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus is inscribed. From its peak shines the light of divine truth, illuminating both the microcosm and macrocosm. Below, seekers of wisdom — the faithful sons of philosophy — begin their ascent, climbing the seven steps of initiation toward the portal of eternal knowledge.

This illustration is not only an artistic masterpiece but a map of initiation, representing the spiritual ascent of the soul and the unification of heaven and earth, spirit and matter, through Hermetic philosophy.

Available as a fine art print on antique-style paper for a historical alchemical aesthetic, or on canvas for striking gallery presence. Delivered unframed, ready for custom framing to complement your occult, mystical, or academic décor.

Symbolism and Esoteric Meaning

• The Mountain. – Symbol of the path of initiation, representing the soul’s ascent toward illumination.

• The Emerald Tablet. – Inscribed with the Hermetic axiom “That which is above is like that which is below”, expressing the unity of macrocosm and microcosm.

• The Seven Steps. – The stages of initiation, guiding the initiate through philosophy, faith, and mystical practice.

• The Divine Light. – Radiance of God’s truth, source of wisdom, goodness, and power of creation.

• The Gathered Philosophers. – Seekers of truth, representing the faithful sons of wisdom who strive to enter the Hermetic mysteries.

• The Landscape. – Rivers, forests, and cities embody the material world, contrasted with the spiritual ascent depicted on the mountain.

Together these symbols reveal the essence of the Hermetic Great Work — the transformation of the soul through divine knowledge.

Historical and Cultural Context

The engraving originates from Heinrich Khunrath’s Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae (1606), one of the most important works of Christian Hermeticism and esoteric philosophy. Khunrath, a physician, alchemist, and mystic, combined alchemy, Kabbalah, and Christian theology into a unique spiritual synthesis.

This Emerald Tablet Illustration was designed as both a teaching emblem and a ritual meditative tool, guiding initiates to contemplate the mysteries of creation, divine wisdom, and the eternal work of spiritual transformation.

Quotation from Heinrich Khunrath (1606)

"This symbolic figure, representing the way to everlasting life, is described by Khunrath in substance as follows:
This is the Portal of the amphitheatre of the only true and eternal Wisdom—a narrow one, indeed, but sufficiently august, and consecrated to Jehovah. To this portal ascent is made by a mystic, indisputably prologetic, flight of steps, set before it as shown in the picture. It consists of seven theosophic, or, rather, philosophic steps of the Doctrine of the Faithful Sons. After ascending the steps, the path is along the way of God the Father, either directly by inspiration or by various mediate means. According to the seven oracular laws shining at the portal, those who are inspired divinely have the power to enter and with the eyes of the body and of the mind, of seeing, contemplating and investigating in a Christiano-Kabalistic, divino-magical, physico-chemical manner, the nature of the Wisdom: Goodness, and Power of the Creator; to the end that they die not sophistically but live theosophically, and that the orthodox philosophers so created may with sincere philosophy expound the works of the Lord, and worthily praise God who has thus blessed these friends of God."

Why Choose This Print?

• Authentic reproduction of Heinrich Khunrath’s Emerald Tablet engraving (1606).

• Features the seven steps of initiation, Hermetic Tablet text, and divine light of wisdom.

• Available on antiqued paper or canvas.

• Delivered unframed – ready for custom framing.

• Perfect for alchemists, Hermetic scholars, and occult collectors.

• A rare cultural artifact linking alchemy, Christian mysticism, and esoteric philosophy.

Perfect For

• Collectors of Hermetic and alchemical prints.

• Practitioners of ritual magic and mystical philosophy.

• Students of esotericism, alchemy, and Kabbalah.

• Decorators of occult, academic, or spiritual interiors.

• Unique gifts for seekers of ancient wisdom and spiritual light.

More Than Just An Occult Print

This Emerald Tablet Print (#271) is more than art – it is a map of initiation and a Hermetic mandala. With the mountain of wisdom, the seven steps, and the divine light, it embodies the eternal teaching of Hermetic philosophy: to unite heaven and earth, spirit and matter, and to ascend toward the light of eternal truth.

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