As above, so below is one of the most quoted lines in all of Western esotericism, and it comes from the Emerald Tablet. This Emerald Tablet Poster is an 8.5 by 11 inch parchment-style print from AzureGreen that presents the famous Hermetic text and its symbols. It is made to be displayed: framed on a wall, in a study, or in a ritual space. The print gathers the words and imagery of the Tablet in one place. Key Features of the Emerald Tablet 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 Hermetic Emerald Tablet. The sheet presents the text and symbols of the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus, from AzureGreen's print line. Product Details Size: 8.5 by 11 inches Parchment-style printed paper Features the Emerald Tablet text and symbols By AzureGreen Sold as a single print, unframed About the Emerald Tablet The Emerald Tablet is a short, cryptic text attributed to the legendary sage Hermes Trismegistus and regarded for centuries as a foundation of Hermetic philosophy and alchemy. Legend held that its lines were inscribed on a slab of green stone; in fact it comes down to us through Arabic sources and later Latin translations, and was pored over by alchemists for generations, including Isaac Newton, who made his own translation. Its central teaching, that the things above and the things below mirror one another, gave Western esotericism its enduring maxim, often shortened to as above, so below. This print presents that text and its symbolism. Some keep it as a focus for study or contemplation of Hermetic ideas; others value it as a piece of the long history of alchemy. How you read it is up to you. How to Display the Emerald Tablet 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 Hermeticism and alchemy. 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 Emerald Tablet Poster? It is an 8.5 by 11 inch parchment-style art print from AzureGreen presenting the Hermetic Emerald Tablet and its symbols. It is meant to be displayed framed on a wall, in a study, or in a ritual space. What is the Emerald Tablet? It is a short, cryptic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus and treated for centuries as a foundation of Hermetic philosophy and alchemy. Its teaching that what is above mirrors what is below gave us the maxim as above, so below. Where does it come from? Though legend placed its words on a tablet of green stone, the text reaches us through Arabic sources and later Latin translations. Generations of alchemists studied it, among them Isaac Newton, who made his own translation. How big is the print, and is it framed? The print measures 8.5 by 11 inches, a standard letter size, and is sold unframed. It fits standard off-the-shelf frames, or you can pin it up directly. How should I care for it? Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from moisture so the parchment-style paper and ink stay crisp. Framing behind glass protects it best over time.
