The Discovery of Phosphorus

• 1775
• Engraved by William Pether, English. After the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby
• Plate: 22.75 x 17.75 in.
  Mezzotint on wove paper
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.141
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

An alchemist in search of the philosopher's stone discovers phosphorus and is on his knees praying. Two young assistants stand near a small candle on a workbench.