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
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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
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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.
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Wellcome Collection 35278i
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