Physica Sacra: A Pictorial Bible of Natural History-All 752 Plates from the Legendary Kupfer-Bibel (1731–1735) Volume 2 Hardcover – Large Print, January 15, 2026

Physica Sacra stands as one of the most magnificent sacred visual narratives ever created. For centuries, this monumental work—normally spanning four to eight volumes—has been accessible only through museum collections and rare-book auctions, where complete sets command extraordinary prices. This special edition brings together all 752 engraved plates in a two hardcover volume, removing all textual content to focus exclusively on the most universal and timeless element of the work: the images themselves.Originally created by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer and published between 1731 and 1735 under the title Physica Sacra, oder Geheiligte Natur-Wissenschafft derer in heil. Schrifft vorkommenden natürlichen Sachen, this legendary work became known as the “Copper Bible” (Kupfer-Bibel) due to its extraordinary number of copper-engraved plates. Here, sacred history is revealed not through words, but through images—each plate functioning as an independent visual scripture, rich with symbolic figures, architectural constructions, cosmological visions, and monumental ornamental frames.This edition presents the entire plate corpus in a single 8,25x11 inch large-format hardcover, carefully restored and optimized for black-and-white printing. Every plate has been individually refined: distortions corrected, stains and blemishes removed, faded details rebalanced, and contrast enhanced to preserve the depth, precision, and engraving character of the original copper plates.This edition is not conceived as a workbook or a hands-on craft resource, but as a reference collection and a decorative art volume in its own right. In this form, Physica Sacra functions perfectly as a coffee-table book for private homes, as well as a distinguished presence in waiting rooms, libraries, academic spaces, churches, monasteries, sacred environments, cultural institutions, and contemplative public interiors. Free from textual guidance, the images speak directly to the viewer, allowing the book to enrich its surroundings with a quiet yet profound visual and symbolic presence.Presented as a two large-format hardcover volume, this edition serves as a permanent visual reference for collectors, art historians, architects, designers, curators, and all those engaged with the aesthetic language of sacred imagery. Here, Physica Sacra is not merely a historical artifact, but a culturally resonant object—decorative, intellectually substantial, and capable of anchoring any space in which it is placed. By removing all language barriers, this visual compilation offers, for the first time, a universal, immediate, and spatially engaging encounter with one of the greatest engraved works of the early modern era. Read more