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[Ripley alchemical scroll].
Artist
Smethley, Leonard
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Format
Manuscript, Book
Language
English, Middle (1100-1500)
Latin
Published/Created
[Manchester, England?], 1624.
Description
1 roll (7 membranes) : parchment, illustrations ; 3720 x 275 mm
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Subject(s)
Alchemy
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Alchemy
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Early works to 1800
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Manuscripts, English
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New Jersey
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Princeton
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Attributed name
Ripley, George, -1490?
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Summary note
Illustrated alchemical roll incorporating Middle English verses attributed to Sir George Ripley.
Notes
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 note
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.
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Also available in an electronic version.
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Ripley scroll
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