The Eighth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, 1651. Artist: Unknown

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The Eighth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, 1651. Symbolising the purification of metals through death and resurrection. From Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten by Basil Valentine. (Strasbourg, 1651).

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