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A chariot bearing Aesculapius rides above suffering humanity: representing pathology. Etching by J. Chapman, 1823, after A.D. Macquin.
M'Quin, A. D. (Ange Denis), 1756-1823.Date: August 1823Reference: 25682i
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Roger Bacon conducting an alchemical experiment in a vaulted cloister. Etching by J. Nasmyth, 1845.
Nasmyth, James, 1808-1890.Date: 1845Reference: 37839i- Pictures
Chemistry: a vessel on a furnace distilling into a barrel. Woodcut after M. Augusti.
Reference: 47786i
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Moses' people in exile in Egypt are compared to metals that are strengthened by being exposed to fire in a furnace without being consumed. Line engraving by C. Visscher after C. van Mander.
Mander, Carel van, 1548-1606.Reference: 18241i
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Delft, the Netherlands: left, the city on fire in 1536; right, St Lazarus's House with a resident receiving news of the fire. Engraving, 15--.
Date: 1500-1599Reference: 16825i
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Angels blow trumpets in heaven and fire descends on a river. Woodcut, 16th century.
Reference: 25034i
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Three men ride through the sky on black, red and white lions (colours of the alchemical process); beneath, men lay sprawled among dismembered limbs. Coloured etching after etching, ca. 17th century.
Reference: 38213i
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Fisher-folk and their equipment. Engraving, c.1762, by Benard after L.J. Goussier.
Goussier, Louis-Jacques.Reference: 492399i
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An alchemist stoking a furnace, surrounded by well dressed onlookers: a banquet takes place in the background. Etching by C. Murer, ca. 1600-1614.
Murer, Christoph, 1558-1614.Date: 1622Reference: 35236iPart of: XL Emblemata miscella nova
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The Temple of Solomon: aerial view, with flames billowing from the sacrificial altar. Wood engraving.
Reference: 20078i
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Types of fire engine. Etching by Mutlow, 1809.
Date: Oct. 1st 1809Reference: 29358i- Books
Fire as an agent in human culture / by Walter Hough.
Hough, Walter, 1859-1935.Date: 1926
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Jupiter casting thunderbolts from the sky. Engraving by M. Küsel after S. Vouet.
Vouet, Simon, 1590-1649.Date: [before 1683]Reference: 2815029i
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A man lying dead, from the plague, church and flames in background. Drawing by A.L. Tarter, 194-.
Tarter, Albert Lloyd, 1913-1988.Date: [between 1940 and 1949?]Reference: 10138i
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One of the seven Acts of Mercy: Free the captives. Line engraving by S. Bourdon after himself.
Bourdon, Sébastien, 1616-1671.Reference: 18131i
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Lucifer's angels tumble out of heaven, their limbs entwined. Etching by R. Pranker, 176-.
Date: 1765Reference: 24951i
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Chemistry: burning glasses, and various vessels for distillation. Engraving by A.J. Defehrt after L.J. Goussier.
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799.Reference: 47823i
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The Holy Spirit initiates the Pentecost. Engraving by A. Mochetti after N. Poussin (?).
Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.Reference: 21424i
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Tongues of fire appear to the apostles, who sit around a throne, occupied by the praying Virgin Mary. Reproduction of a woodcut.
Reference: 24740iPart of: Decacordum Christianum- Books
Addenda to 'Reflections of a sceptic'.
Gelʹman, M. L.Date: [2015]- Pictures
William Cobbett surrounded by flames and beset by ghosts and the devil starts back in his chair overturning his writing-table and dropping his pen. Etching by J. Gillray, 1809.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: 29 September 1809Reference: 603156iPart of: The life of William Cobbett, - written by himself
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A putto pours a phial into a dragon's mouth, pumping a bellows with his other hand; representing the fixing of volatile matter in the alchemical process. Watercolour painting by E.A. Ibbs.
Ibbs, Edith A.Date: 1900-1909Reference: 38820iPart of: Splendor solis
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Judaic rituals in the Old Testament. Engraving.
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Chemistry: various alchemical symbols. Engraving by A. Bell.
Reference: 47850i
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The archangel Michael, holding a flaming sword and the scales of justice; in heaven the angels kneel before Christ; representing the Day of Judgement. Woodcut.
Reference: 25068i