An alchemist at work, with a mother by a cradle beyond, Thomas Wijck, 1600s

An alchemist seated at his desk glances down at his assistant, who works on the floor beside him. A globe and lectern indicate his scholarly studies. Large earthenware jars, jugs, and other vessels sit piled high beside the desk, along with texts and papers. In the far background, a mother sits beside a cradle in the luminous and gentle glow of an open window. Date: 1600s. Collection: Science History Institute. An alchemist at work, with a mother by a cradle beyond - DPLA - e0d2c7604eb72ef37dcf25fa70d8ef72