De uitvinder van het buskruit, de Franciscaner monnik Bertold Schwartz 1647

This anonymous engraving from 1647 depicts the Franciscan monk Bertold Schwartz, credited as the inventor of gunpowder. It features a detailed, realistic portrayal of Schwartz in his lab, focusing on his intense concentration as he experiments with chemicals, a process that eventually led to his discovery. This artwork likely reflects the fascination with the new and powerful technology of gunpowder in the 17th century, demonstrating the impact of scientific discoveries on society.