Interior with an alchemist seated in centre and his assistants to left and right. Oil painting attributed to M. van Helmont, 16--.
- Helmont, Mattheus van, 1623-after 1674.
- Date:
- 1600-1699
- Reference:
- 45102i
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Description
The figure shown in the book open in front of the seated alchemist appears to be a larva (skeleton with flesh but no skin), described in indistinct text on the facing verso. It is similar to one in another painting of an alchemist (oil on canvas, 43 x 59 inches), signed by Helmont, in the collection of the Science History Institute, Philadelphia, in which the figure is a skeleton surmounted by the words "Mors vincit omnia" (death conquers all)
Publication/Creation
1600-1699
Physical description
1 painting : oil on canvas ; canvas 40.5 x 58 cm
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Reference
Wellcome Collection 45102i
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