Few occult images are as recognized, or as misunderstood, as Baphomet. This Baphomet Poster is an 8.5 by 11 inch parchment-style print from AzureGreen that reproduces the classic figure drawn by the French occultist Eliphas Levi. It is made to be displayed: framed on a wall, in a study, or in a ritual space. The print presents Levi's design and the dense symbolism he built into it. Key Features of the Baphomet Poster Parchment-style art print. Printed on aged-look parchment paper for a timeless feel that suits a study, a gallery wall, or a ritual space. 8.5 by 11 inches. A standard letter size that fits readily into off-the-shelf frames or pins up as it is. The Eliphas Levi figure. The sheet reproduces the Sabbatic Goat as drawn by Levi, from AzureGreen's print line. Product Details Size: 8.5 by 11 inches Parchment-style printed paper Features the Baphomet figure after Eliphas Levi By AzureGreen Sold as a single print, unframed About Baphomet The familiar winged, goat-headed figure called Baphomet was drawn by the French occultist Eliphas Levi in the mid-19th century, in his writing on ceremonial magic, where he named it the Sabbatic Goat. Levi intended it not as a devil but as a symbol of the balance and union of opposites: male and female, human and animal, above and below. Its raised and lowered arms bear the alchemical words solve and coagula, dissolve and bind, a torch of intelligence burns between its horns, and a caduceus rises at its center, each element standing for a pairing of forces held in equilibrium. The name itself is older, appearing in the medieval trials of the Knights Templar, who were accused of venerating an idol by that name, though what, if anything, lay behind the accusation is still debated by historians. In the modern era Levi's image, and a later goat-headed sigil derived from it, have been taken up by a range of occult and esoteric groups. This print presents the figure as a piece of that history and symbolism; how you read it is your own. How to Display the Baphomet Poster Choose a spot where you will see it: framed on a wall, in a study, or in a ritual space. Frame it in a standard 8.5 by 11 inch frame to protect the paper, or pin or tack it directly if you prefer an unframed look. Keep it out of direct sun and away from damp so the parchment-style paper and print stay crisp. Pair it with other esoteric or alchemical prints if you are building a themed wall. Pairs Well With Spiritual Books: further reading on ceremonial magic and occult history. Candles: light one in a study or ritual space. Raw Crystals: a stone to set beside the print on your altar. Dried Herbs: herbs to burn or offer nearby. Smudge Sticks: cleanse the space before you set it up. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Baphomet Poster? It is an 8.5 by 11 inch parchment-style art print from AzureGreen reproducing the classic Baphomet figure drawn by Eliphas Levi. It is meant to be displayed framed on a wall, in a study, or in a ritual space. Who created the Baphomet image? The familiar figure was drawn by the French occultist Eliphas Levi in the mid-19th century, who called it the Sabbatic Goat and intended it as a symbol of the union and balance of opposites, not as a devil. What does it symbolize? Levi packed the image with paired opposites held in balance: male and female, human and animal, above and below. The arms read solve and coagula, a torch of intelligence sits between the horns, and a caduceus rises at the center, all standing for forces in equilibrium. Where does the name come from? The name Baphomet appears in the medieval trials of the Knights Templar, who were accused of venerating an idol by that name. What lay behind the accusation is still debated; Levi's well-known image came centuries later. How big is the print, and how do I care for it? It measures 8.5 by 11 inches and is sold unframed, fitting standard off-the-shelf frames. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from moisture, and frame it behind glass to protect it over time.
