01-04-2017, 11:06 AM
I gathered some information about "alchemical symbolism" here and there in the forums and as it was really interesting it could be a point worth discussing. It is in the nature of the subject that conclusive comparisons are difficult. This could lead to wild speculation, but it does not have to.
In my opinion, alchemical symbolism always requires some consideration in relation to the entire manuscript or section. An isolated consideration is of little use here.
An example, folio 82v, @JPK ( thread "rainbows" ):
So, what about the nymphs ? Do they stand for elements and / or temperatures or metall(oid)s ? Is there an allusion on this or any other folio ? - As I said, an example. I would like to keep the discussion open for other approaches. Perhaps they sum up a picture behind the picture.
In my opinion, alchemical symbolism always requires some consideration in relation to the entire manuscript or section. An isolated consideration is of little use here.
An example, folio 82v, @JPK ( thread "rainbows" ):
Quote:I've collected quite a few rainbows from alchemical texts, where they have symbolic meaning related to the color sequence of chemical transformations.
So, what about the nymphs ? Do they stand for elements and / or temperatures or metall(oid)s ? Is there an allusion on this or any other folio ? - As I said, an example. I would like to keep the discussion open for other approaches. Perhaps they sum up a picture behind the picture.