An elderly alchemist sitting next to his equipment. Engraving by C. Weigel, 1698.
Wellcome Collection

An elderly alchemist sitting next to his equipment. Engraving by C. Weigel, 1698.

1698

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Scheider. Ik schei de kwik in twee gesclachten;/ In goede en kwade, om zich te wachten./ In zoet, en in verteerend vuur,/ En dwing haar vluchtige natuur

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