The Metallic

Garden,

In which

the single true

SUBJECT

OF PHILOSOPHY original: "Subjectum Philosophiae." In alchemy, the "subject" refers to the "Prime Matter" or the raw material from which the Philosopher's Stone is made.

The First Essence of Metals original: "Primum ens Metallorum." This refers to the fundamental substance or "seed" from which all metals originate in the earth.

has been quite openly set before one's eyes,

and described:

By a friend/

who is conscious of the truth, and

who would gladly lead everyone

away from the false path,

And instead

wishes to guide and bring them to

the true and only fountain

of metals.

A decorative horizontal woodcut ornament featuring symmetrical acanthus leaf scrolls and a central floral or star-shaped motif.

Frankfurt and Leipzig,

Published by Johann Friedrich Fleischer

In the year 1741.