Searching for the philosopher's stone : the story behind Joseph Wright's Alchymist : including an account of the accidental discovery of phosphorus and identification as new 'element' /
Powers, Jonathan,author.
"Joseph Wright's painting has a long didactic title: Alchymist in search of the philosopher's stone, discovers phosphorus, and prays for the successful conclusion of his operation, as was the custom among the ancient chymical astrologers." -- Page 1.
"This mini-monograph is developed from a lecture given by Professor Powers at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery on 23rd November 2016." -- Publisher's website.
Includes bibliographical references.
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797.
Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797
Philosophers in art.
Phosphorus
Alchemy