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Science (Pendant to Art)

After Gerard Thomas and Formerly attributed to Balthasar van de BosscheLate 17th century

Science History Institute

Science History Institute
Philadelphia, United States

An iatrochemist performs a uroscopy, examining a small glass flask, while other activities take place in his busy workshop. A woman is waiting for her diagnosis, having brought the flask of urine in the wicker basket seen hanging from her right arm. Celestial and terrestrial globes, a hanging reptile, a seated dog, and alchemical apparatus are seen throughout the workshop. In the background are four assistants working near the hearth. In the right foreground a young man is working the bellows.

Details

  • Title: Science (Pendant to Art)
  • Creator: After Gerard Thomas, Formerly attributed to Balthasar van de Bossche
  • Creator Nationality: Flemish
  • Date Created: Late 17th century
  • Provenance: Gift of Fisher Scientific International
  • Subject Keywords: alchemists, alchemy
  • Rights: Public Domain Mark 1.0
  • External Link: View our digital collections
  • Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on board

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