Many ancient alchemical texts have been lost or destroyed. The oldest alchemical books were created in Egypt and, due to disasters like the burning down of the Library of Alexandria, many were ...

Early pictorial representations of their work as healers were restricted to alchemical texts and manuals. Over time, artists began to depict them in paintings, such as The Medical Alchemist (see image ...

Rudolf II was fascinated with alchemy, hence why he liked Sendivogius so much. In his royal court, Sendivogius publicly performed alchemical experiments, attracting large curious crowds. One such ...