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Erasistratus, a physician, realising that Antiochus's (son of Seleucus I) illness is lovesickness for his stepmother Stratonice, by observing that Antiochus's pulse rose whenever he sees her. Stipple engraving by G. Graham, 1793, after B. West.
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.Date: 24 June 1793Reference: 21247i
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The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.
Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713.Reference: 24059i
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A queen dressed in blue, representing mercury, in a crowned alchemical flask. Watercolour painting by E.A. Ibbs.
Ibbs, Edith A.Date: 1900-1909Reference: 38826iPart of: Splendor solis
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The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.
Reference: 21812i
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A red-faced king stands in a red robe, flanked by a queen and the deity Mercury in green clothes; representing a stage in the process of alchemy. Coloured etching, ca. 18th century.
Reference: 38627i