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Michael Sendivogius (Sędziwój), the alchemist, demonstrating the art in the court of Rudolf II. Drawing after V. Brožik.

An elderly alchemist (Michael Sendivogius or Sędziwój?) conducting an experiment in front of Emperor Rudolf II and members of his court. Etching by A. Mathey after V. Brožík, 1885.

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An elderly alchemist (Michael Sendivogius or Sędziwój?) conducting an experiment in front of Emperor Rudolf II and members of his court. Etching by A. Mathey after V. Brožík, 1885.

Michael Sendivogius (Sędziwój), the alchemist, demonstrating the art in the court of Rudolf II. Drawing after V. Brožik.