Stanislas Klossowski de Rola, born on October 13, 1942, in Bern, is a hermetic scholar, writer, actor, musician, and French poet. The eldest son of the painter Balthus and Baroness Antoinette de Watteville, he is also known as "Prince Stash."
Passionate about alchemy and esoteric traditions, he has published reference works such as Alchemy: The Secret Art (1973) and The Golden Game: Alchemical Engravings of the Seventeenth Century (1988), contributing to a contemporary reevaluation of alchemy.
In the 1960s, Stanislas mingled with iconic figures of the music scene, including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and was associated with the dandy culture of the time. He also took part in film and music projects, enriching his eclectic artistic career.
Beyond his artistic activities, he lived for several years in Sri Lanka, deepening his knowledge of Eastern spiritual traditions. He currently resides at Montecalvello Castle in Italy, continuing his research and writings on hermetic and alchemical traditions.
