The Alchemist in His Workshop

• 17th–18th century
• Circle of Balthasar van den Bossche, Flemish
• 31 1/2 in. W x 24 in. H
  Oil on canvas
• Not on display
• Gift of Roy Eddleman
• Eddleman Collection
• FA 2000.003.029
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

Seated in the left center is the alchemist holding up a flask while looking at manuscripts that rest on a tapestry-covered table. A man holding a vessel, a woman, and another person watch the alchemist state the diagnosis. To the far right of a globe and vessels is a young assistant working the bellows. In the background is a group of men watching a dental procedure.