Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem 'Hudibras' by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680). Titled 'Hudibras Beats Sidrophel and His Man Whacum',the 1726 original was by English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764). Hudibras (right) is drawing his sword to confront the astrologer Sidrophel (far left) and his assistant Whacum (behind table). At far right,Hudibras's squire Ralpho goes to call the authorities to make an arrest. Alchemical symbols include a crocodile,swordfish,turtle,skeleton,and owl. This engraving,dating from 1802,is by English artist Thomas Cook (c.1744-1818) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Chemical Heritage Foundation |
Bildgröße: | 3890 px × 2693 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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