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Atalanta Fugiens: A Treatise on Alchemy - A facsimile of the complete manuscript

Atalanta Fugiens: A Treatise on Alchemy - A facsimile of the complete manuscript - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Palatino PressPublish date:2015-04-12Pages:102
Language:EnglishPublisher:Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformISBN-13:9781507855546ISBN-10:1507855540UPC:9781507855546Book Category:ArtBook Subcategory:EuropeanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.26 inchesWeight:0.4409Product ID:SCQYBJGBMS

A complete alchemy manuscript in 96 full-page color plates

Atalanta Fugiens (lit. Atalanta in flight) is a compendium of illustrated alchemical literature by Michael Maier (1568-1622) a German physician, alchemist, writer, and composer. It was first published in Latin in Oppenheim in 1617. The theme of the work is the Greek myth of Atalanta, a virgin huntress who agreed to marry only if her suitors could outrun her. It consists of 50 illustrations, each of which is accompanied by an epigram on the myth, a discourse and a musical fugue. The origins of the present French translation of the manuscript - which does not include the fugues - are unknown. It is presently held by the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles.


Language:EnglishPublisher:Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformISBN-13:9781507855546ISBN-10:1507855540UPC:9781507855546Book Category:ArtBook Subcategory:EuropeanSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.26 inchesWeight:0.4409Product ID:SCQYBJGBMS
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

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