An Alchemist in His Studio, Thomas Wijck, Circa 1640 – 1677

Holding a letter in his right hand, the alchemist glances to one side as if caught in contemplative thought. A large glass distillation apparatus—alembic, receiver, and cucurbit—is before him, shining with reflected light from the open window above. On his desk sits a globe, a red-lidded apothecary's jar, a large-format text, and an open letter with broken wax seals in red. The man's scholarly robes and the birdcage above signal his prosperity and status. Painted on oak panel. Date: Circa 1640 – 1677. Collection: Science History Institute. An Alchemist in His Studio - DPLA - 6d56eba7861bee9e66825fc5590aa1b3