Alchemist with Monkey

• 17th–18th century
• In the manner of David Teniers II
• 23.5 x 29.75 in.
  Oil on canvas, mounted on board
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.272
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

An elderly alchemist, with a monkey overseer, is investigating samples wrapped in paper or notes in a cluttered workshop. In the background are three assistants working with distillation apparatus and grinding materials, and accepting specimens from the woman in the doorway.