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Alchemystical Adept (Paracelsus) Lecturing on the Elixir Vitae

David Scott

1838

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Alchemystical Adept (Paracelsus) Lecturing on the Elixir Vitae is a 1838 oil by David Scott, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: David Scott
When & what style?: 1838
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

The painting depicts a man standing on a raised platform, addressing a crowd of people. He is dressed in dark attire and holds a small, ornate box in his hands. The room is filled with a diverse group of individuals, all engaged in various activities. In the foreground, several people are seated or kneeling, intently listening to the man's words. The atmosphere appears to be one of focused attention, with the speaker holding the audience's gaze. The painting is held at the Scottish National Gallery.