Alchemist with Scale

• 19th century
• Johannes Weiland, Dutch
• 24 x 16 in.
  Oil on canvas, mounted on board
• On display in Transmutations
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.268
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A bearded alchemist wearing a fur-trimmed top coat is carefully weighing ingredients with a balance. On top of his table is an exotic carpet covered with papers, a copper pitcher, and ceramic jar. Resting on a bench in front of the table is a large book and jug with blue glaze marks and glass.