Antique Framed Print : Ambrose Godfrey, German chemist
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Ambrose Godfrey, German chemist
Ambrose Godfrey (1660-1741), German chemist, also known as Ambrose Godfrey-Hanckwitz. Godfrey was assistant to Robert Boyle and was the first to manufacture and sell phosphorus. The labels and caption across bottom are in Latin. At left are the furnace and flask used in the manufacture of phosphorus. The molten product was cast in stick-shaped moulds. A phosphorus mine, flaming phosphorus, and the phoenix, the emblems of fire and immortality, are across bottom. This 1718 engraving by English artist George Vertue (1683-1756) is after a painting by Swiss artist Johann Rudolph Schmutz (1670-1715)
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1700s 18th Century Apparatus Art History Bird Bust Chemical Engineering Chemist Element Elemental Engraving Fire Flames Flask Furnace German Inscription Latin Looking At The Camera Manufacture Manufacturing Mine Mining Mythological Mythology Phosphorus Portrait Producing Production Scientist Statue Symbol Symbolic Text Wove Paper 1718 George Vertue Phoenix
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.9cm x 37.1cm (9" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases Ambrose Godfrey, a renowned German chemist who played a significant role in the history of chemistry. In this 18th-century engraving, we see Godfrey depicted with great detail and precision by English artist George Vertue. The portrait is based on an original painting by Swiss artist Johann Rudolph Schmutz. Godfrey's contributions to science are remarkable. As Robert Boyle's assistant, he became the first person to successfully manufacture and sell phosphorus, a groundbreaking achievement that revolutionized the field of chemistry. The furnace and flask displayed on the left side of the image were instrumental in his production process. The Latin labels and caption at the bottom provide additional context for this historical moment in scientific discovery. Symbolism abounds throughout the artwork: a phosphorus mine, flaming phosphorus, and a phoenix - emblems representing fire and immortality - adorn the lower section. This monochrome engraving not only captures Godfrey's likeness but also serves as an emblematic representation of his pioneering work in chemical engineering. It highlights his dedication to pushing boundaries within industrial manufacturing processes during this era. As we gaze upon this piece of art history, we are reminded of Ambrose Godfrey's profound impact on both science and society as a whole. His legacy lives on through his innovative contributions to chemistry, forever etched into our collective memory.
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