The Alchymist, in Search of the Philosopher's Stone, Discovers Phosphorus, and Prays for the Successful Conclusion of his Operation, as was the Custom of the Ancient Chymical Astrologers

William Pether, 1775

Artist

William Pether (British, c. 1738–1821)

Date

1775

Culture or place

England, 18th century

Medium

mezzotint

Size

Image: 56.1 x 45.5 cm (22 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.); Plate: 58 x 45.6 cm (22 13/16 x 17 15/16 in.); Sheet: 64.6 x 50.7 cm (25 7/16 x 19 15/16 in.)

Type

Print

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Licence

CC0: free to use, no permission needed