Framed Prints
Framed Print of Alchemical Knight Slays the Primordial Dragon, 1625
The Book of Lambspring is well known for its series of fifteen emblematic plates which have been interpreted many ways. Emblem 2 is entitled: "Here you straightway behold a black beast in the forest. Putrefication." The alchemical knight slays the primordial dragon in order to release the tincture which leads to the alchemical gold or the fight between the inner dragon and an armed knight in the Forest of the Soul. The image is from De lapide philosophico triga chemicum (1599, reprinted in 1625) by the German philosopher Lambsprinck. Dragons represent non-transmuted base metal in alchemy and the knight represents the alchemist seeking to transmute it. Or the polarities of body and soul struggling to overcome each other. The Book of Lambspring is a work of spiritual alchemy, has few references to physical alchemical processes. Its verses point to the soul and spirit involved in the alchemical transformation and its fifteen emblems are evocative symbols of these inner processes. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47378382
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.9cm x 19.3cm (7.8" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
