The Shock, or The Alchemist

• 17th century
• Attributed to Egbert van Heemskerk II, Flemish
• 30 x 25 in.
  Oil on canvas
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.270
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

In a chaotic interior an alchemist has performed a uroscopy, holding a large manuscript on his lap. A maid stands near him, watching his reaction. On the table are covered jars and a globe. Heaps of bedding suggest domestic chaos.