ROQUETAILLADE (Jean de). [LIBER de Consideratione Quintæ Essentiæ]. S.l.. s.d. [s. XV?]

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ROQUETAILLADE (Jean de)
[LIBER de Consideratione Quintæ Essentiæ]. S.l.: s.n., s.d. [s. XVI?].

Manuscrito sobre pergaminho e sobre papel; 90 ff. não numeradas sobre pergaminho, 6 ff. não numeradas sobre papel; 180 mm. Encadernação inteira de pergaminho da época; corte das folhas carminado; penúltimo fólio em pergaminho com pequena perda de suporte afectando a última palavra do texto desse fólio.

Among the various texts that marked the evolution of medieval alchemy, the present work by Jean de Roquetaillade stands out, reflecting the beliefs and practices of Alchemy at the time. The work contributes to the debate on Alchemy and helped define the esoteric tradition of Medieval Europe.

Jean de Roquetaillade uses poetic and symbolic language, discussing the search for the quintessence, a mythical substance considered the pure essence of matter, insinuating that true alchemy goes beyond the laboratory, requiring an inner path of self-knowledge and transformation.

This manuscript copy, in addition to titles in red, without illuminations, presents some illustrations at the end representing some chemical processes and instruments developed in the text.

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