Princeton University Library's latest exhibition showcases foundations of alchemy from 15th century to the time of Sir Isaac Newton

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University Library (PUL) will open its newest exhibition in the Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, on April 6, 2022. "Through a Glass Darkly: Alchemy and the Ripley Scrolls 1400-1700" will show how European alchemists built on Greco-Egyptian, Islamic, and late medieval foundations to create a golden age of alchemy from the 15th century to the time of Sir Isaac Newton. Rich in color and symbolism, the exhibition will feature two alchemical “Ripley Scrolls,” named after the English alchemist George Ripley, which rank among the most spectacular products of this tradition.  The exhibition will be open to the public.

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