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The Afterlife of Alchemy in the Warburg Institute Library’s Collection

Title
The Afterlife of Alchemy in the Warburg Institute Library’s Collection
Description
This blog explores the iconography of the ‘hermaphrodite’ from its origin in classical myth, to the alchemical works of medieval and early modern Europe.
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Warburg Institute School of Advanced Study, University of London LogoWarburg Institute
Type
Blog
Date
Subject
Art and Architectural History
History of Gender, Sex and Sexualities
Period
Ancient
Medieval
Geographical Area
Europe

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