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A group of three 'puffers' (uninitiated alchemists) reading books, and a credulous peasant trying his luck at alchemy, his weeping wife and miserable child trying to detain him from alchemical pursuit. Engraving by F. Godefroy after J. Steen.
Steen, Jan, 1626-1679.Reference: 35486i- Books
Joining in : an investigation into participatory music / Anthony Everitt.
Everitt, AnthonyDate: [1997]- Audio
Mary Somerville.
Date: 2004
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An alchemist at his furnace, hunched over bellows. Colour etching by W. Baillie, 1792, after D. Teniers the younger.
Teniers, David, 1610-1690.Date: 1792Reference: 36060i
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An alchemist of the 'puffer' (uninitiated) type, surrounded by equipment. Engraving by W. French after D. Teniers the younger.
Teniers, David, 1610-1690.Reference: 36010i- Books
Biopunk : DIY scientists hack the software of life / Marcus Wohlsen.
Wohlsen, Marcus.Date: 2011
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Two alchemists seeming to produce gold from a furnace; the accompanying text satirises those who pursue alchemy for gold alone. Engraving by C. Weigel, 1698.
Date: 1698Reference: 37221i
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A well-meaning health enthusiast reviewing his athletic plan for someone's recovery. Pen drawing.
Reference: 12128i- Books
Dilettant und Wissenschaft / Gunter Mann.
Mann, Gunter.Date: 1982