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Egbert van Heemskerck: An Alchemist in his Study - Paul Ferguson - 09-16-2023
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egbert_van_Heemskerck
RE: Egbert van Heemskerck: An Alchemist in his Study - Carl Lavoie - 09-17-2023
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Peak Dutch alchemist: using seiji tsubo to store saltpetre and ashes.
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RE: Egbert van Heemskerck: An Alchemist in his Study - Paul Ferguson - 09-17-2023
Fascinating. Perhaps imported from Dejima:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejima
RE: Egbert van Heemskerck: An Alchemist in his Study - Paul Ferguson - 09-30-2023
This is also attributed to Egbert van Heemskerck. It's in the Wellcome Collection.
Once again a strange crocodile-like object suspended from the ceiling - this time with what appears to be a small monkey as a 'jockey'.