- Artist
- Smethley, Leonard [Browse]
- Format
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- Language
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- English, Middle (1100-1500)
- Latin
- Published/Created
- [Manchester, England?], 1624.
- Description
- 1 roll (7 membranes) : parchment, illustrations ; 3720 x 275 mm
Details
- Subject(s)
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- Attributed name
- Summary note
- Illustrated alchemical roll incorporating Middle English verses attributed to Sir George Ripley.
- Notes
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- Ms. roll.
- Colophon: Leonard Smethley fecit 1624.
- Illustrations: Four panels containing emblematic diagrams serving as instructions on the process of transmuting base metals into precious metals. A fifth panel depicts a master alchemist (Ripley?). Script and illustrations by Leonard Smethley.
- Language(s)
- Texts in Middle English and Latin.
- Provenance
- Early and intermediate provenance unknown. Sold at Sotheby's in London, 2000.
- Source acquisition
- Purchase; Christie's, London, 13 December 2017.
- Other format(s)
- Also available in an electronic version.
- Know as
- Other views
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Staff view
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