The Alchemist in His Study with a Woman Making Lace, Thomas Wijck

The alchemist in his study with a woman making lace by thomas wijck (beverwijck 1616–1677 haarlem), holland, 17th century, oil on panel a dark study illuminated by single leaded glass window at left; in middle ground a seated man behind cluttered desk faces slightly left; open and closed books, papers, jars and jugs scattered on floor; at right a seated woman in white cap, collar and cuff, bends over a lacemaker; at left a glowing furnace, above that on wall a portrait of a man. Object Type: painting. Date: 17th century. Dimensions: height: 18.2 in (46.3 cm); width: 15 in (38.1 cm). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: Science History Institute. Thomas Wijck Alchemist in his Study FA 2000.001.280