The Splendor Solis - Sonnenglanz - Browsing Facsimile Editions

The #codex in Berlin known as the Splendor Solis – Sonnenglanz #manuscript is the oldest surviving specimen on the basic teachings of alchemy and one of the most beautiful 16th century German manuscripts in existence. Although the artist’s identity remains a matter of debate among researchers, its artistry is truly masterful and the manuscript is believed to have been made for a member of the wealthy and powerful Fugger family of Augsburg. The artist managed to create an image program of incredible perfection, made all the more impressive by the challenge of illustrating such a vague and esoteric text. This manuscript was copied many times by trusted associates of the family who admired its artistry and wanted to possess its secret knowledge.