The Alchemist 1663

"The Alchemist" (1663), by Cornelis Bega (1631-1664), is a genre painting that depicts a man hunched over, seemingly working on something. He is in a dimly lit, cluttered room, surrounded by various objects associated with alchemy, such as a furnace, jars, and books. The detailed depiction of the alchemist's tools and the scene's overall atmosphere create a sense of mystery and intrigue, characteristic of genre paintings of the Dutch Golden Age.