Philosopher Laughing at Magick

• After a painting by David Teniers II, after the manner of Rembrandt
  Made in London
• Plate: 14 x 9.75 in.
  Mezzotint on laid paper
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.095
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A bearded philosopher is seated at a table reading a book. On the table is a skull, and next to the table is a flask on a stool with books leaning against it. A figure in a dark robe kneels in the foreground holding a large candle. Next to this figure are two transfigured humans. Strange creatures are flying above them.

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Printed for Robert Sayer. Map & Printseller. at No.53 in Fleet Street, London.