Early Italian Pharmacy

• 17th century
• Italian School
• 16 x 46.75 in.
  Oil on canvas, mounted on board
• On display in Transmutations
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.263
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

One of a pair of paintings of an early Italian pharmacy. The head pharmacist is seated at his elevated desk watching the manufacture of various medicinals. In the background is a servant placing a large jar on a shelf. In the foreground are female assistants working with jars and herbs.