The Alchemist

• 17th century
• After David Teniers II
• 19.5 x 25.25 in.
  Oil on panel
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.286
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A seated, bearded alchemist dressed in blue is working the bellows for a small fire under a crucible. On top of the hearth he is working with a distillation apparatus. Scattered on the floor are jugs and glassware. In the background are two men working at a table.