An Alchemist

johannesmoreelse

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

digital portrait

Johannes Moreelse, a Dutch Golden Age painter, is known for his portraits and genre scenes. "An Alchemist" depicts a figure in a study, likely an alchemist, engaged in his work, with a furnace, beakers, and bellows arranged before him. The artist skillfully uses light and shadow to highlight the figure's concentration and the intricate details of the alchemical equipment, making the viewer feel a part of the scene. Moreelse's work is noted for its realism and attention to detail, capturing the everyday world with precision.