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, 1775. William Pether (British, c. 1738-1821), after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797). Mezzotint

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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, 1775. William Pether (British, c. 1738-1821), after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797). Mezzotint

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