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This chapter explores the role of alchemical imagery in the Islamic and Christian Middle Ages, highlighting its diverse forms and functions, from technical diagrams to allegorical illustrations. It discusses how these images not only served as visual aids for alchemical texts but also reflected broader cultural and intellectual contexts, often borrowing from other scholarly traditions. The chapter proposes a typology of alchemical images based on their function, emphasizing the importance of understanding t

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