Old alchemical image showing a divided male and female figure with phlegmatic, sanguine, choleric and melancholic temperaments.

Polished birch plywood print – smooth finished wood art panel for wall hanging

Linen primed canvas art print – unmounted fabric for framing

Thick art matte paper print – premium heavyweight cardstock with vivid color reproduction

Canvas, art matte paper, and handmade paper – linen texture, thick matte, vintage deckled edges

Handmade vintage paper print – textured paper with deckled edges and muted colors

Printing materials – linen canvas, handmade paper with deckled edges, thick art matte paper, birch plywood

Quintessence of Man - Four Humors Alchemical Print

Leonhard Thurneysser, Quinta Essentia, 1574. This alchemical illustration connects the four humors and temperaments — phlegmatic, sanguine, choleric and melancholic — with the elements and zodiac signs. An androgynous figure stands at the center of the composition.

In alchemy and early philosophy, quintessence was understood as the fifth and most subtle element beyond earth, water, air and fire.

An alchemical art Print for Renaissance-inspired interiors, private libraries or an eclectic wall collection.

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Product type: Art matte paper A5 (+$10.00)‌

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We have 4 types of printing materials:

Handmade paper.

An absolutely unique product. Thick and dense paper (350 mg) with uneven edges. Not completely white, has natural beige shades. The print on this paper has a rather antique look and muted colors. Prints with an antique background look especially authentic on this paper.

Linen canvas.

Dense (300 - 400 mg), beautiful and natural material with a slight shine. Prints on canvas have a bright and clear color rendition.

Art matte paper.

Very thick paper ~ 1mm. Can be used without frame. Excellent color rendition.
Plywood.

We print on birch plywood with a thickness of 4 - 6 mm. Prints on plywood convey the image and color very accurately. These prints do not require a frame and are ready to hang as they have a hook on the back. The big advantage is that it is not susceptible to moisture; it can be hung in damp areas.

Possible sizes:

A5 - 8.3 x 5.8 " (210 x 148 mm)
A4 - 11.7 x 8.3 " (297 x 210 mm)
A3 - 16.5 x 11.7 " (420 x 297 mm)
A2 - 23.3 x 16.5 " (594 x 420mm)