Kunst van de farmacie 1550 - 1599

"Kunst van de farmacie" (Art of Pharmacy), an engraving by F. Severinus, created between 1550 and 1599, is a depiction of the allegorical representation of pharmacy. The print showcases a scene with a mythological figure, a woman, two cherubs, and various other symbols representing the practice of pharmacy. The bottom of the print shows a variety of pharmaceutical implements, emphasizing the importance of alchemy, medicine, and pharmacy in the 16th century. The artist uses a detailed, realistic style to depict the scene, which is typical of engravings from this period. This print is an important historical document of the practices and beliefs associated with the art of pharmacy in the 16th century.