Publisher's Synopsis
Splendor Solis is a 16th-century alchemical treatise attributed to Salomon Trismosin. The book is a collection of 22 allegorical images, each accompanied by a poem and a commentary. The images depict various alchemical processes and stages of transformation, and are intended to guide the reader on a spiritual and philosophical journey towards the attainment of the philosopher's stone. The text is heavily influenced by Hermetic and Neoplatonic philosophy, and contains references to classical mythology and biblical scripture. Splendor Solis is considered one of the most important and influential alchemical works of the Renaissance period, and has been studied and interpreted by scholars and practitioners of alchemy for centuries.1582. Alchemical treatises of Solomon Trismosin, adept and teacher of Paracelsus, including 22 allegorical pictures reproduced from the original paintings in the unique manuscript on vellum, dated 1582, in the British Museum, with introduction, elucidation of the paintings, aiding the interpretation of their occult meaning, Trismosin's autobiographical account of his travels in search of the Philosopher's Stone, a summary of his alchemical process called �������The Red Lion������� and explanatory notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
