The six plates
I. Opus — the raw matter, crowned with van Vianen's silver
II. Nigredo — a ribbon burns to niello black
III. Albedo — satin turns to quicksilver
IV. Citrinitas — a pleated fan gilds into orpiment gold
V. Rubedo — the silver, molten, worn on the body
VI. Coniunctio — she joins her own silver statue