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Description: | Scene shows an alchemist operating bellows underneath a heated cauldron in a laboratory or workshop. He is surrounded by mixing bowls, glass bottles and a large book is placed on the floor. A small child is sitting at a table behind the alchemist eating from a bowl. In the background, a woman is weaving a wicker basket and a small child is sitting on the floor. To the right of the scene, a shovel is hanging from a hook on the wall and bears the signature 'V. Ostade, 1661'.
Original work 'An Alchemist' was painted by Adriaen van Ostade in 1661 | Publisher: | University of St Andrews | Rights holder: | 47795 | Subjects: | ENGRAVING | Source: | University of St Andrews | Creator: | VAN OSTADE, A. | Identifier: | HC1084 | Language: | en-GB |
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