An alchemist in his laboratory with his family: to the right they are shown calling at the poorhouse, destitute after the husband's failed experiments. Engraving after P. Bruegel, ca. 1558.
- Bruegel, Pieter, approximately 1525-1569.
- Date:
- [1558?]
- Reference:
- 35278i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the question of whether the print is directed towards all alchemists or only 'puffers', see A.A.A.M. Brinkman, De alchemist in de prentkunst, Amsterdam 1982
Publication/Creation
[Antwerp] : H. Cock excud cum privilegio, [1558?]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving
Lettering
Debent ignari res ferre et post operari / Ius lapidis cari vilis sed denique rari / Unica res certa vilis sed ubique reperta. / Quatuor inserta naturis in nube referta / Nulla mineralis res est ubi principalis / Sed talis qualis reperitur ubiq(ue) localis.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 35278i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores