- Ripley Alchemical Scroll, 1624(?)
- Format:
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- Manuscript
- Book
- Type:
- Creator:
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- Smethley, Leonard
- Language:
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- English, Middle (1100-1500)
- Latin
- Text language:
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- Texts in Middle English and Latin.
- Publisher:
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- [Manchester, England?], 1624.
- Date:
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- 1624
- Extent:
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- 1 roll (7 membranes) : parchment, illustrations ; 3720 x 275 mm
- Abstract:
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- Illustrated alchemical roll incorporating Middle English verses attributed to Sir George Ripley.
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- Subject:
- Attributed name:
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- Ripley, George, -1490?
- Artist:
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- Smethley, Leonard
- Description:
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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.
- Provenance:
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- Early and intermediate provenance unknown. Sold at Sotheby's in London, 2000.
- Identifier:
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- ark:/88435/05741w45s
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