Splendor Solis - Alchemy London BL - Harley 3469 fol-10 King & queen with sun & moon (Splendor solis) THE FOURTH PICTURE Represents on right side a King in red and gold robes, with golden crown on head and standing upon a blazing fire, holding a scepter in his hand with a scroll upon which is: COAGULA MASCULINUM in golden letters. He is talking to a Queen robed in blue with red lining to dress, holding a blue scroll with LAC VIGINIS inscribed in gold letters. She stands upon a dark full Moon with both feet, over hear head in the air is a faint silvery Sun [Moon], which has its eyes directed toward the King enquiringly and hopefully. Above his head is a golden red Sun which has its eyes directly towards her sorrowfully. A City and landscape lies behind. Around margin are birds and flowers on Gold. On top of picture is the motto: PARTICULARIA. At the bottom is inscribed: VIA UNIVERSALIS, PARTICULARIBUS INCLUSIS Source: www.rexresearch.com/splsol/trismosin.htm More information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splendor_Solis
