An alchemist concentrates on a book in his study, while Death next to him tells him "My dear Herr Collaborator, you are are too hardworking". Gouache painting.
- Reference:
- 37886i
- Pictures
- Online
Selected images from this work
View 1 imageAbout this work
Description
A cemetery with crosses and tombstones lies to the right. An alchemist's alembic sits on the left
Physical description
1 painting : gouache, on vellum ; sheet 10 x 17.3 cm
Lettering
Ich wolte ich könte mich mässigen. Mein lieber Hr. Collaborator sie sind gar zu fleissig
First sentence of lettering in the leaves of the book the alchemist is reading; the second sentence on a sheet held by Death
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37886i
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores