Ripley reviv'd: or, an exposition upon sir George Ripley's hermetico-poetical works

At the very top, a keystone is shown with the Masonic square and compasses surrounding the letter "G." Behind this, two flaming torches are crossed. In the center of the upper arch is a double-headed eagle, crowned and holding a horizontal sword in its talons. A triple cross, known as a patriarchal cross, is positioned over the eagle's body. A ribbon draped across the torches bears the Greek inscription "Know Thyself" original Greek: ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥΤΟΝ, gnōthi seauton. Below the eagle, another banner contains the Latin motto "God and my right" original Latin: DEUS MEUMQUE JUS.

Two large columns frame the central scene. The column on the left is topped with a terrestrial globe, representing the Earth. The column on the right is topped with a celestial globe, representing the stars and heavens.

The interior space features a mosaic pavement with a checkerboard floor. In the center of the far wall, a crucifix stands upon a stepped altar. Above the crucifix is a radiant triangle containing the All-Seeing Eye. To the left of the altar is a ladder, and to the right stands a skeleton holding a chalice or cup. Two large seven-branched candelabras stand on either side of the central area.

The base of the illustration features a central triangle with the number "33" surrounded by rays of light. Beneath this are scattered symbolic items: a dagger, a sword, a key, and a skull. The bases of the main columns feature smaller emblems: a star-like sunburst on the left and a pelican feeding its young on the right This symbol is known as the "pelican in her piety." It represents self-sacrifice, as the mother bird was believed to feed her young with her own blood..

The entire composition rests on a wide stone base with a large inscription. In the bottom left corner is a small artist's mark or signature.

original Greek: ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥΤΟΝ

original Latin: DEUS MEUMQUE JUS

Designed by W.P.B. 1900. original Latin: INV. (invenit), meaning "he designed it."