https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/1vyzk62 The Alchemist http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Schmidt, Martin Johann, 1718-1801 1700s In this fanciful scene, an alchemist stands near a hot crucible, dropping a scorpion into the mixture while flames and smoke billow outwards. Simply dressed, the alchemist wears a protective apron and a tall red cap. On the ground is a large manuscript and several skulls. Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450-1850) 36.8 cm W x 56 cm H Alchemy Alchemists Laboratories image physical_object paintings https://digital.sciencehistory.org/downloads/deriv/j1gssjj/thumb_large_2X?disposition=inline https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/1vyzk62 http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ paintings https://digital.sciencehistory.org/downloads/deriv/j1gssjj/download_full?disposition=inline