The Picture Museum of Sorcery, Magic & Alchemy (1963) by Émile Grillot de Givry is a visually stunning and erudite compendium of occult imagery spanning ancient rituals to Renaissance alchemy. Originally published in French as Le Musée des Sorciers (1929), this lavishly illustrated volume catalogs over 400 engravings, woodcuts, and paintings—from medieval grimoires to Hermetic emblems—accompanied by de Givry’s insightful commentary.
The book’s thematic chapters explore:
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Witchcraft (Inquisition trials, Sabbat scenes)
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Demonology (Goetic spirits, Faustian pacts)
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Alchemical symbolism (the Philosopher’s Stone, solve et coagula)
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Divination (tarot, astrology)
A treasure trove for occult historians and artists, it bridges art and esotericism, featuring works by Dürer, Goya, and medieval manuscript illuminators.
