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An alchemist working with his assistants at a crucible. Etching by F. Pedro after F. Maggiotto.
Wellcome Collection

An alchemist working with his assistants at a crucible. Etching by F. Pedro after F. Maggiotto.

Francesco Maggiotto

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Le bien, la pauvreté l'age mur la jeunesse/ Qui fait, ou l'infortune, ou la felicité. Franc.us Maggiotto pinx. Franc.us Pedro scul.

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