An Alchemist with His Assistant in His Workshop

• 17th century
• David Ryckaert, Flemish
• 20 x 26 in.
  Oil on canvas
• Not on display
• Gift of Roy Eddleman
• Eddleman Collection
• FA 2000.003.017
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A man sitting on a bench is pointing to a page in an open manuscript. In front of him is another open book on a blue-covered table. In the right middle ground is a young assistant working with a crucible and a distillation apparatus. In the left background are two people conversing near a small dog.