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Le bien, la pauvreté, l'âge mûr, la jeunesse. Qui fait ou l'infortune ou la félicité.
- Goodness, poverty, middle age, youth. Who makes of it misfortune or happiness.
- 1760 – 1800
This etching by Francesco Pedro, for Nicollo Cavalli of Venice, reproduces a painting by Francesco Maggiotto. The scene shows four individuals in a humble workroom, gathered around a brazier full of coals. The central…
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Le Docteur Alchimiste (The Alchemical Doctor)
- 1740 – 1790
This engraving by J. Tardieu reproduces a painting of the same subject by David Teniers II. An older man with a lined, wizened face sits in a chair before a table, intently reading an open book. Before him sits a globe,…
- After Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Engraver Tardieu, Jacques Nicolas, 1716-1791
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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The Alchimist
- Circa 1900 – 1965
Color reproduction of a painting by Wijck from the collections of the Rijksmuseum. The alchemist, seated at his desk before the window, looks down to survey the progress of his assistant. The young boy holds up a basin…
- After Wyck, Thomas, approximately 1616-1677
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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The Alchemist of the Past, and the Alchemist of the Present
- 1884-Apr-02
The scene depicts a character named Dr. Cashdown Mixer, Analytical Chemist collecting payments for items such as "Analysis Tea," "Analysis Coffee," and Analysis Oilymargarine" from a line of gentleman.
This cartoon…
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Emblema XXXV. Ceres Triptolemum, Thetis Achillem, ut sub igne morari assuefecit, sic artifex lapidem.
- Emblem 35. As Ceres accustomed Triptolemus to stay in the fire and Thetis did to Achilles, so the master does to the stone.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXXIV. In balneis concipitur, & in aëre nascitur, rubeus verò factus graditur super aquas.
- Emblem 34. He is conceived in baths, born in the air, and being made red he walks upon the waters.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXXIII. Hermaphroditus mortuo similis, in tenebris jacens, igne indiget.
- Emblem 33. The hermaphrodite, like a corpse lying in the dark, needs fire.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXXII. Corallus sub aquis ut crescit & aëre induratur, sic lapis.
- Emblem 32. As coral grows under water and hardens in the air, so does the stone.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXXI. Rex natans in mari, clamans altâ voce: Qui me eripiet, ingens præmium habebit.
- Emblem 31. The king swimming in the sea cries out with a loud voice: He that delivers me shall have a great reward.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXX. Sol indiget lunâ, ut gallus gallinâ.
- Emblem 30. The Sun needs the moon as the cock needs the hen.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXIX. Ut Salamandra vivit igne sic lapis.
- Emblem 29. Like the Salamander the stone lives in the fire.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXVIII. Rex balneatur in Laconico sedens, Atrâque bile liberatur à Pharut.
- Emblem 28. The king bathes, sitting in a Steam Bath, and is freed from black bile by Pharut.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXVII. Qui Rosarium intrare conatur Philosophicum absque clave, assimilatur homini ambulare volenti absque pedibus.
- Emblem 27. He who tries to enter the Philosophic Rosary without a key, is like a man trying to walk without feet.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXVI. Sapientiæ humanæ fructus Lignum vitae est.
- Emblem 26. Human wisdom is the fruit of the Tree of Life.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXV. DRACO non moritur, nisi cum fratre & sorore sua interficiatur, qui sunt Sol & Luna.
- Emblem 25. The DRAGON does not die unless he is slain by brother and sister, who are Sun and Moon.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXIV. Regem lupus voravit & vitae crematus reddidit.
- Emblem 24. A wolf devoured the king, and being burnt it restored him to life again.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXIII. Aurum pluit, dum nascitur Pallas Rhodi, & Sol concumbit Veneri.
- Emblem 23. Gold is raining, as Pallas is born on Rhodes, and the Sun lies with Venus.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXII. Plumbo habito candido fac opus mulierum, hoc est, COQUE.
- Emblem 22. Having acquired white lead, do the work of women, that is, COOK.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XXI. Fac ex mare & fœmina circulum, inde quadrangulum, hinc triangulum, fac circulum & habebis lap. Philosophorum.
- Emblem 21. Make of the man and woman a circle, of that a quadrangle, of this a triangle, of the same a circle and you will have the stone of the Philosophers.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XX. Naturam natura docet, debellet ut ignem.
- Emblem 20. Nature teaches nature how to overcome fire.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XIX. Si de quattuor unum Occidas, subitò mortuus omnis erit.
- Emblem 19. If you Kill one of the four, suddenly all will be dead.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XVIII. Ignire ignis amat, non aurificare, sed aurum.
- Emblem 18. Fire loves to make fire, but gold does not make gold.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XVII. Orbita quadruplex hoc regit ignis opus.
- Emblem 17. Four orbs govern this work of fire.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XVI. Hic leo, quas plumas non habet, alter habet.
- Emblem 16. This lion has no wings, the other has.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Emblema XV. Opus figuli, consistens in sicco & humido, te doceat.
- Emblem 15. The work of the potter, consisting of the dry and the wet, teaches you.
- Part of Atalanta Fugiens
- 1618
- Author Maier, Michael, 1568?-1622
- Engraver Merian, Matthaeus, 1593-1650
- Printer Galler, Hieronymus
- Publisher Bry, Johann-Theodor de, 1561-1623
- Subject Alchemy, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
