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Geber, also known as Jabir Ibn Hayyan or Abu Musa, was a renowned Islamic Spanish alchemist who lived during the Middle Ages

Background imageGeber Collection: GEBER

GEBER Either the Arabian alchemist of the 8th to 9th centuries or the 14th century Spanish alchemist who wrote under the same name

Background imageGeber Collection: Geber Teaching

Geber Teaching
GEBER Spanish alchemist teaching chemistry at the school of Edessa, Greece

Background imageGeber Collection: The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London)

The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London)
541724 The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London); (add.info.: From left to right)

Background imageGeber Collection: Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166
534267 Jabir Ibn Hayyan, from Codex lat Ashburnham 1166 ; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Abu Musa (c.721-c.815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist

Background imageGeber Collection: Alchemists of the Middle Ages (engraving)

Alchemists of the Middle Ages (engraving)
7185733 Alchemists of the Middle Ages (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alchemists of the Middle Ages)

Background imageGeber Collection: Great alchemists inspire work in the laboratory from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum

Great alchemists inspire work in the laboratory from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum
2906506 Great alchemists inspire work in the laboratory from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughan, Robert (fl.1622-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geberus)

Background imageGeber Collection: Geber teaching chemistry at the School of Edessa, 1879. Creator

Geber teaching chemistry at the School of Edessa, 1879. Creator
Geber teaching chemistry at the School of Edessa. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Background imageGeber Collection: The four great alchemists, 1652. Artist: Robert Vaughan

The four great alchemists, 1652. Artist: Robert Vaughan
The four great alchemists, 1652. From left to right: Al-Jabir (Geber, 14th century Spanish); Arnald or Arnold of Villanova (Spanish, c1240-c1310); Rhazes (Abu Bakr Abu Bakr al-Razi)

Background imageGeber Collection: Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa, Arab chemist and alchemist

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa, Arab chemist and alchemist. Jabir Ibn Hayyan (Al Jabir) (c721-c815) was court physician to Harun al-Rashid. He is also known as Geber in Latin

Background imageGeber Collection: Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa (c721-c815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist. Court physician

Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Abu Musa (c721-c815 - Al Jabir: Geber) Arab alchemist. Court physician to Harun al-Rashid. From manuscript in Biblioteca Medicea Laurensiana, Florence, Italy

Background imageGeber Collection: Geber, Islamic Spanish alchemist

Geber, Islamic Spanish alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan. Geber is sometimes known as the Father of Chemistry

Background imageGeber Collection: ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Geber s

ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Geber s
ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Gebers (or Jabir) three volume philosophy of alchemy, 8th century, printed in 1529 at Strassburg, Germany

Background imageGeber Collection: ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Geber s

ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Geber s
ALCHEMISTS, 1529. Alchemists at work in a laboratory. Title page from the Arab scholar Gebers (or Jabir) three volume philosophy of alchemy, 8th century, printed in 1529 at Strassburg, Germany

Background imageGeber Collection: GEBER (fl. 721-776). Also Jabir. Arab scholar. Woodcut, Dutch, 16th century

GEBER (fl. 721-776). Also Jabir. Arab scholar. Woodcut, Dutch, 16th century

Background imageGeber Collection: The tower of Athanor, a large furnace designed by Geber, to maintain uniform heat during

The tower of Athanor, a large furnace designed by Geber, to maintain uniform heat during the process of alchemy
ALCHEMY: TOWER OF ATHANOR. The tower of Athanor, a large furnace designed by Geber, to maintain uniform heat during the process of alchemy. 19th century line engraving

Background imageGeber Collection: The four great alchemists. From left to right: Al-Jabir (Geber 14th century Spanish)

The four great alchemists. From left to right: Al-Jabir (Geber 14th century Spanish) Arnald or Arnold of Villanova (French c1240-c1310) Rhazes (Abu Bakr al-Razi)

Background imageGeber Collection: ENGRAVINGS OF STILLS from an early edition of the works of the Arabian scholar, Geber

ENGRAVINGS OF STILLS from an early edition of the works of the Arabian scholar, Geber

Background imageGeber Collection: GEBER (FL. 721-776). Arab scholar and alchemist. French engraving, 1584

GEBER (FL. 721-776). Arab scholar and alchemist. French engraving, 1584

Background imageGeber Collection: Geber, Islamic alchemist

Geber, Islamic alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist, teaching chemistry. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan


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Geber, also known as Jabir Ibn Hayyan or Abu Musa, was a renowned Islamic Spanish alchemist who lived during the Middle Ages. His teachings and contributions to chemistry have left an indelible mark on the field of alchemy. In various engravings and artworks from that era, we can see Geber teaching chemistry at the School of Edessa in 1879. These depictions showcase his expertise and passion for sharing knowledge with aspiring chemists. One such artwork titled "The four great alchemists" by Robert Vaughan portrays Geber alongside other influential figures like Jabir Ibn Hayyan. This piece highlights their significant role in inspiring work within laboratories across the world. Geber's influence extended beyond his contemporaries; even centuries later, he continued to be revered as one of history's greatest alchemists. In a woodcut from the Dutch 16th century, we can witness how Geber's legacy endured through time. The image showcases him surrounded by symbols representing his profound understanding of chemical processes, and is a testament to his lasting impact on the study of alchemy and its evolution into modern-day chemistry. Through these visual representations, we gain insight into Geber's dedication to advancing scientific knowledge during a time when experimentation was both groundbreaking and mysterious. His work paved the way for future generations of scientists who built upon his discoveries. As we reflect upon Geber's contributions to science, let us remember him not only as an Arab scholar but also as an emblematic figure whose teachings continue to inspire curiosity and innovation in laboratories worldwide.