VOPUS Gnosis > Alquimia
Hope, seed of faith, Hieronymus Wierix

“Speis fidei semen promissae firma salvtis anchora, per christvm gavdia restitvit” (Hope, seed of faith, firm anchor of promised salvation, restores happiness through Christ)
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
“Speis fidei semen promissae firma salvtis anchora, per christvm gavdia restitvit” (Hope, seed of faith, firm anchor of promised salvation, restores happiness through Christ) 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

We see in the center of it a winged female figure on an anchor, with a laurel wreath on her head, sowing wheat and pointing to the sky. She is the VIRGIN MOTHER NATURE ─that is why she wears laurels on her head─ and at her feet the ANCHOR that, in addition to allegorizing the three primary forces, represents in Masonry the end of the hermetic work.

Mirror of Rosicrucian wisdom, Theophilus Schweighardt Constanties

“Speculum sophicum rhodostauroticum” (Mirror of Rosicrucian wisdom)
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
“Speculum sophicum rhodostauroticum” (Mirror of Rosicrucian wisdom) 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

I am pleased to send you this engraving entitled: “Speculum sophicum rhodostauroticum” (Mirror of Rosicrucian wisdom). The book was signed with the name Theophilus Schweighardt Constanties.

Laboratory of the common chemists, Johannes Friedrich von Rain

“Laboratorium chymicorum vulgarium” (Laboratory of the common chemists)
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
“Laboratorium chymicorum vulgarium” (Laboratory of the common chemists) 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

This precious engraving, dear readers, is a call that this Slovenian Adept has made to all seekers who continue to pretend that the Golden Fleece is a material object, forgetting that it refers to that most sacred part that we call in Gnosis the intimate Christ.

Mirror of Creatures, Theodoor Galle

“Specvluvm creatvrarum” (Mirror of Creatures)
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
“Specvluvm creatvrarum” (Mirror of Creatures) 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

This engraving was made by the Jesuit Ioanne David (1546─1613) and he developed it in the eighth chapter of his book entitled Dvodecim specvla Devm aliqvando videre desideranti concinnata.

In which Nature represents eternity, Jeremías Drexel

“Consideratio segunda” (SECOND CONSIDERATION. In which Nature represents eternity)
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
“Consideratio segunda” (SECOND CONSIDERATION. In which Nature represents eternity) 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

The present engraving, in addition to its beauty, reminds us of the archetypes linked to eternity that we find in the sacred scriptures of all times.

Specvlvm Vrens, Burning mirror: The purifying virtue of fire

Specvlvm vrens (Burning mirror)
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
Specvlvm vrens (Burning mirror) 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

But what we must take into account above all, giving it priority in the science that interests us, is the high purifying virtue that fire possesses. Pure principle par excellence and physical manifestation of purity itself, it thus points out its spiritual origin and reveals its divine filiation.

The lament of Nature to the wandering alchemist, Jean Perreal

The lament of Nature to the wandering alchemist
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
The lament of Nature to the wandering alchemist 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

This work of art was created in the year 1516. It was the work of Jean Perreal of Paris.
The central part of this alchemical illustration shows us the Alchemist standing looking at Mercury, who is seated on a hearth, which in turn is part of a tree.

Saint Marinus, Aldo Volpini

Saint Marinus
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
Saint Marinus 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

According to tradition, San Marino was founded by a Christian stonemason, Marinus the Dalmatian or Saint Marinus. This occurred between the years 275 and 366 AD.

The appearance of the Sacred Fire, Johann Kunckel

The appearance of the Sacred Fire
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
The appearance of the Sacred Fire 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

The image shown in this engraving appeared on the first pages of a book entitled The First Part of the Curious School of Art and Work, published in 1696, Des curieusen Kunstund Weerck-Schul ester ─und anderer─. The artist of this engraving was Johann Kunckel, who lived between 1630 and 1703.

Mystical nights or the key to the mysteries, Karl von Eckartshausen

Mystical nights or the key to the mysteries
V.M. Kwen Khan Khu
Mystical nights or the key to the mysteries 850 480 V.M. Kwen Khan Khu

I hasten to send you this engraving entitled Mystical nights or the key to the mysteries. This beautiful illustration shows us the search for our Philosopher’s Stone with many of its details.

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