An Alchemist in His Study, Egbert van Heemskerck

A gray-bearded alchemist facing right with red cap writes with quill at desk; in front on tables and floor are many different jars, fabric covers tied with string; also a celestial globe, glass jars and a pipe. Illumination is from a window at left; from ceiling hangs, left to right, a birdcage with green vine, bird sitting outside cage; a hanging sword; and three fantastical creatures. In background a man attends a furnace. Object Type: painting. Date: 17th century. Dimensions: height: 15 in (38.1 cm) ; width: 19.7 in (50.1 cm). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Science History Institute. An Alchemist in His Study Heemskerk FA 2000.001.278