De alchemist 1843 - 1853

"De alchemist" is a lithograph created by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister in 1843-1853. This print depicts a scene of a laboratory with an alchemist sitting at a table and a younger figure tending to the furnace. The detailed depiction of the alchemist’s tools and the laboratory’s setting offer a glimpse into the world of 17th century alchemy. The print is a fascinating example of Hoffmeister’s skill in rendering both the scientific and the mystical aspects of this intriguing practice.