This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the Science History Institute of any product, service or activity, or to concur with a

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This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the Science History Institute of any product, service or activity, or to concur with an opinion or confirm the accuracy of any text appearing alongside or in logical association with the image. Alchemist's workshop, 17th Century artwork. 1632 Dutch oil painting by Adriaen van de Venne, entitled 'Rijcke-Armoede' (Rich Poverty), depicting an alchemist working with a pestle and mortar in his workshop. Behind him are his wife and two children.

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