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Scheme of Christian Kabbalism from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae

Scheme of Christian Kabbalism from Heinrich Khunrath, Amphiteatrum sapientiae aeternae by Hans Vredeman de Vries|Heinrich Khunrath|Peter van der Doort

Medium

Engraving from a circular plate

Dimensions

sheet: diameter 16 1/16 in. (40.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, C. G. Boerner Gift, 2011

Accession Number

2011.303

Art Historical Context

In the late Renaissance era, when alchemy, mysticism, and esoteric philosophy flourished, Heinrich Khunrath's *Amphiteatrum sapiae aeternae* (Amphitheatre of Wisdom, published around 1609) stood as a monumental treatise blending Christian theology with Kabbalistic traditions. This striking engraving, titled *Scheme of Christian Kabbalism*, captures a intricate diagram from the book, visualizing the harmonious fusion of divine wisdom, alchemical symbols, and mystical hierarchies. Likely designed by Flemish artist Hans Vredeman de Vries—renowned for his masterful architectural perspectives and i...

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