Alchemy, a proto-science practiced since antiquity, included elements of chemistry, astrology, magic, mysticism and others. It intended to accomplish several goals, like the transmutation of metals into gold, the elixir of a long life or panacea, the creation of artificial life (homunculus). It had a great development in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
A alquimia, proto-ciência praticada desde a Antiguidade, compreendia elementos de química, astrologia, magia, misticismo e outros. Propunha-se realizar vários objectivos: transmutação dos metais em ouro, elixir da longa vida ou panaceia, criação de vida humana artificial (homúnculos). Teve grande desenvolvimento na Idade Média e Renascença.
David Ryckaert III (1612-1661)-'the alchemist in his laboratory'-oil on canvas Madrid-Museo del Prado
Jan van der Straet or Giovanni Stradano (1523-1605)-'alchemist's laboratory (distillatio)'-oil on canvas Firenze-Studiolo di Francesco I
Cornelius Pieterszoon Bega (1631-1664)-'alchemist'-oil on panel-1663 Malibu-J. Paul Getty Museum
William Fettes Douglas (1822-1891)-'the alchemist'-1853 London-Victoria and Albert Museum
Thomas Wick (1616-1677)-'the alchemist in his laboratory'-oil on panel St Petersburg-Hermitage
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