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Laboratory Instrument Collection

In the depths of a laboratory, an alchemist stands before his instruments, tempted to discover the elusive philosophical stone

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Alchemist tempting to discover the philosophical stone Painting by Joseph Wright Of Derby

Alchemist tempting to discover the philosophical stone Painting by Joseph Wright Of Derby
JLJ4657580 Alchemist tempting to discover the philosophical stone Painting by Joseph Wright Of Derby (1734-1797) 18th century Sun

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving)

The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving)
7340573 The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving) by Paris, Abbe & Wallis, John (fl.1795); 9.4x6.3x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Tools for scientific experiments - in 'Nova experimenta physico-mechanica de vi aeris elastica

Tools for scientific experiments - in "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica de vi aeris elastica
XEE5028172 Tools for scientific experiments - in "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica de vi aeris elastica, et ejusdem effectibus

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases

Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases
539948 Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases. by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: From his Traite Elementaire de Chimie, Paris, 1789)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Antoine Lavoisier. circa 1830 (engraving)

Antoine Lavoisier. circa 1830 (engraving)
6437748 Antoine Lavoisier. circa 1830 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science. Chemistry. French scientist Antoine Lavoisier in his laboratory)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right)

Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right)
539942 Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right). From Robert Routledge A Popular History of Science, London, 1881

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Charles Sauria, inventor of the phosphoric friction matches, c.1900-1910 (chromo)

Charles Sauria, inventor of the phosphoric friction matches, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790239 Charles Sauria, inventor of the phosphoric friction matches, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: Charles Sauria (1812-1895)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Rudolf II of Austria, c.1900 (print)

Rudolf II of Austria, c.1900 (print)
7293481 Rudolf II of Austria, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: History. Austria. Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Rudolf II in his alchemy laboratory)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Pierre Joseph MACQUER makes an experience, 1880 (engraving)

Pierre Joseph MACQUER makes an experience, 1880 (engraving)
8766891 Pierre Joseph MACQUER makes an experience, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1718-1784 ,Pierre Joseph MACQUER ,french chemist and physician make an experience)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Science. Electricity. Ruhmkorff coil. c.1900 (chromo)

Science. Electricity. Ruhmkorff coil. c.1900 (chromo)
3433698 Science. Electricity. Ruhmkorff coil. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Science. Electricity. Ruhmkorff coil (pistolet de Volta). Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI.

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century

Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century. Palazzo Poggi, Bologna
VEN5027931 Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century. Palazzo Poggi, Bologna.; (add.info)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Professor Kristian Birkeland (1867-1917), 1902 (painting)

Professor Kristian Birkeland (1867-1917), 1902 (painting)
7432270 Professor Kristian Birkeland (1867-1917), 1902 (painting) by Norregaard, Asta (1853-1933); 135x91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Portrait of Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, 1881 (oil on canvas)
7393280 Portrait of Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Knaus, Ludwig (1829-1910); Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: The municipal laboratory has the police prefecture boulevard du palace

The municipal laboratory has the police prefecture boulevard du palace. Painting by Ferdinand Joseph Gueldry (1858-1945)
JLJ4675543 The municipal laboratory has the police prefecture boulevard du palace. Painting by Ferdinand Joseph Gueldry (1858-1945), 1887. Oil on wood. Dim: 0, 24 x 0, 28m

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Portrait of Robert Koch in his laboratory (engraving, 19th century)

Portrait of Robert Koch in his laboratory (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4670026 Portrait of Robert Koch in his laboratory (engraving, 19th century) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: The skeleton of Death and the alchemist. 1827 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death and the alchemist. 1827 (engraving)
7233012 The skeleton of Death and the alchemist. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the alchemist)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Pasteur in his Laboratory (photogravure)

Pasteur in his Laboratory (photogravure)
7169768 Pasteur in his Laboratory (photogravure) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasteur in his Laboratory)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: The Laboratory (engraving)

The Laboratory (engraving)
7163219 The Laboratory (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laboratory. Illustration for Popular Scientific Recreations by Gaston Tissandier (Ward Lock)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving)

Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving)
7185734 Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnaces)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Mr Edisons New Phonograph (engraving)

Mr Edisons New Phonograph (engraving)
7188261 Mr Edisons New Phonograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Edisons New Phonograph. Illustration for Home Words (1888).); © Look and Learn

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Saltaire Club and Institution (engraving)

Saltaire Club and Institution (engraving)
7182424 Saltaire Club and Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saltaire Club and Institution)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: SURGEON EVGUENY PAVLOV IN THE OPERATING ROOM, 1888 (oil on cardboard)

SURGEON EVGUENY PAVLOV IN THE OPERATING ROOM, 1888 (oil on cardboard)
7215322 SURGEON EVGUENY PAVLOV IN THE OPERATING ROOM, 1888 (oil on cardboard) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Alchemist, scene from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale The Winds Tale (colour litho)

Alchemist, scene from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale The Winds Tale (colour litho)
7150654 Alchemist, scene from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale The Winds Tale (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alchemist)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: First Bessemer Converter and Ladle (b / w photo)

First Bessemer Converter and Ladle (b / w photo)
7182646 First Bessemer Converter and Ladle (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Bessemer Converter and Ladle)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Alchemist (engraving)

Alchemist (engraving)
7185731 Alchemist (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alchemist. Illustration for Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance by Paul Lacroix and Ferdinand Sere (Paris)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Man of Science, 1839 (oil on canvas)

Man of Science, 1839 (oil on canvas)
7207086 Man of Science, 1839 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 99.7x85 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Alchemy Laboratory An alchemist consulting a grimoire. Engraving of the 16th century

Alchemy Laboratory An alchemist consulting a grimoire. Engraving of the 16th century
JLJ4581009 Alchemy Laboratory An alchemist consulting a grimoire. Engraving of the 16th century Private Collection by Unknown Artist

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Tools for scientific experiments - in 'Nova experimenta physico-mechanica de vi

Tools for scientific experiments - in "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica de vi
LSE4095851 Tools for scientific experiments - in " Nova experimenta physico-mechanica de vi aeris elastica, et ejusdem effectibus

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Interior of a laboratory of alchemist Painting by Matheus van Helmont (1623-1679

Interior of a laboratory of alchemist Painting by Matheus van Helmont (1623-1679
JLJ4656711 Interior of a laboratory of alchemist Painting by Matheus van Helmont (1623-1679) 17th century Montpellier musee Fabre by Helmont

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: The Research, 1897, Joaquin Sorolla

The Research, 1897, Joaquin Sorolla
AIS5390850 The Research, 1897, Joaquin Sorolla by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: " The research", Portrait of Dr)

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Inauguration of laboratories at the trade exchange: Mr Masson

Inauguration of laboratories at the trade exchange: Mr Masson
XEE4408218 Inauguration of laboratories at the trade exchange: Mr Masson, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris, presents to Millerand Minister of Commerce the new premises for the condition

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: James Watt studying the perfecting of Newcomens machine (1767) - in '

James Watt studying the perfecting of Newcomens machine (1767) - in "
XEE4114842 James Watt studying the perfecting of Newcomens machine (1767) - in " Album of Science; illustrious scholars; Great discoveries" 1896

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Chemistry classes at the Ecole Centrale de Paris. Engraving in '

Chemistry classes at the Ecole Centrale de Paris. Engraving in "
XEE4132864 Chemistry classes at the Ecole Centrale de Paris. Engraving in " le journal de la jeunesse " 1887. by French School

Background imageLaboratory Instrument Collection: Portrait of the Arab chemist Geber (Jabir ibn Hayyan) Jabir ibn Hayyan (721-776)

Portrait of the Arab chemist Geber (Jabir ibn Hayyan) Jabir ibn Hayyan (721-776)
GIA4787431 Portrait of the Arab chemist Geber (Jabir ibn Hayyan) Jabir ibn Hayyan (721-776). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)


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In the depths of a laboratory, an alchemist stands before his instruments, tempted to discover the elusive philosophical stone. Inspired by Joseph Wright Of Derby's painting, this scene captures the essence of scientific curiosity and ambition. Another portrait catches our attention - Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz in 1881. His intense gaze reflects the dedication and brilliance required in such a space of innovation. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves in a municipal laboratory located on the police prefecture boulevard du palace. Ferdinand Joseph Gueldry's oil painting from 1887 transports us to Paris, where scientists diligently work amidst their equipment measuring only 0. 24 x 0. 28m. Traveling further back into history, we glimpse German industry during the 1930s through black and white photographs capturing various laboratories. Chemical laboratories bustling with activity showcase scientists meticulously conducting experiments while bacteriological labs reveal researchers studying microorganisms that shape our world. A striking engraving depicts Robert Koch immersed in his laboratory environment during the 19th century. This renowned scientist revolutionized medical microbiology with his discoveries on infectious diseases. The fusion of science and art intertwines as we encounter engravings depicting both Death and an alchemist alongside furnaces used by medieval alchemists. These illustrations remind us of the mystical allure surrounding ancient practices within these hallowed walls. Pasteur's presence is felt through a photogravure showcasing him working diligently in his laboratory—a testament to his groundbreaking contributions to microbiology and immunization techniques that continue to save lives today. Finally, an engraving titled "The Laboratory" encapsulates all aspects of this captivating realm—filled with beakers, test tubes, flasks bubbling over open flames—an atmosphere brimming with experimentation and discovery. These glimpses into different eras highlight how laboratories have been at the forefront of scientific progress throughout history—a place where minds converge to unlock secrets hidden within nature's intricate tapestry.