An illustration from an alchemical treatise from 1616. Alchemy was the pseudo-scientific predecessor of chemistry. Among other pursuits,alchemists searched for formulas that would turn base metals into gold. They sought wisdom and the secret to immortality. Color enhancement of BN6687 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / NYPL / Science Source |
Taille de l’image : | 3005 px × 3727 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : |
|