An elderly alchemist sitting next to his equipment. Engraving by C. Weigel, 1698.

Date:
1698
Reference:
36157i
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1698.

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1 print : line engraving ; image 8.5 x 7.9 cm

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Scheider. Ik schei de kwik in twee gesclachten;/ In goede en kwade, om zich te wachten./ In zoet, en in verteerend vuur,/ En dwing haar vluchtige natuur Lettering below by Abraham a Sancta Clara. The book text explains the word 'scheiden' Bears number: 68

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Wellcome Collection 36157i

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Exhibited in “AI: More than Human” at World Museum, Liverpool, 18 May - 31 October 2021

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