Follower of Martin Johann Schmidt (1718–1801), called Kremser Schmidt - The Alchemist / The Sorcerer

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The Alchemist / The Sorcerer, an 18th‑century oil painting from Austria, in a dark wood frame.

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The Alchemist / The Sorcerer
Austrian School (18th–19th Century) –
(After Martin Johann Schmidt, called Kremser Schmidt)
Lot Description
Fascinating oil on panel painting depicting an 18th-century alchemical scene. This is a refined period copy based on the work of Martin Johann Schmidt (1718–1801), the famous Austrian painter known as Kremser Schmidt, one of the most prominent masters of the Late Baroque and Rococo periods in Central Europe.
The composition depicts a figure standing over a glowing hearth, dropping a scorpion into a flaming crucible while holding metal tongs. The scene is rich in allegorical and esoteric details typical of the genre:
A human skull with a femur and an open book of herbal remedies/grimoire in the foreground.
A dried lizard/salamandra suspended from the ceiling above the hearth.

A dramatic chiaroscuro effect generated by the glowing embers lighting up the scene.
An informational label attached to the reverse of the panel references the well-known engraving of this subject made by the Austrian printmaker Ferdinand Landerer (1730–1795).
Details & Condition:
Medium: Oil on panel.

Period: 18th – 19th Century.



Panel Dimensions: 31 x 23.5 cm
Frame Dimensions: 45 x 38 cm
Condition: The artwork is in overall good condition, displaying light surface craquelure and minor signs of age consistent with its period.(Look at the photos.) Presented in an elegant molded dark wood frame.


Lo Stregone / Alchimista
(da Martin Johann Schmidt, detto Kremser Schmidt)
Scuola Austriaca del XVIII-XIX secolo –

Dettagli e Condizioni:
Tecnica: Olio su tavola.

Epoca: XVIII - XIX secolo.
Dimensioni tavola: 31 x 23,5 cm

Dimensioni cornice: 45 x 38 cm
Condizioni: L'opera si presenta in buono stato di conservazione generale con i normali segni del tempo e un leggero craquelure della superficie pittorica coerente con l'epoca. (vedi foto)
Presentata in un'elegante cornice sagomata in legno scuro.


Descrizione: Affascinante dipinto a olio su tavola raffigurante una scena di genere alchemico-esoterica. Si tratta di una refined copia d'epoca realizzata dall'opera di Martin Johann Schmidt (1718–1801), celebre pittore austriaco noto come Kremser Schmidt, tra i massimi esponenti del tardo barocco e rococò nell'Europa centrale.
La composizione mostra una figura maschile intenta a compiere un rituale o un esperimento alchemico sul focolare, calando uno scorpione in un crogiolo incandescente. Il dipinto è ricco di dettagli iconografici e allegorici tipici del genere:
Un teschio umano con femore e un erbario/grimorio aperto in primo piano.

Un rettile/salamandra essiccato sospeso sopra il focolare.

Un forte contrasto di luce (chiaroscuro) generato dalle fiamme del braciere che illuminano la scena.

Sul retro della tavola è presente un cartiglio informativo che rimanda alla celebre incisione tratta da questo soggetto, eseguita dall'incisore austriaco Ferdinand Landerer (1730–1795).

Seller's Story

Aliprandi Antichità is synonymous with experience and reliability in the art market for over fifty years. With historic headquarters on Via Madonnina in Milan, we are dedicated to the research and promotion of antiques spanning from the 13th to the 20th century. Our mission on Catawiki is to share our passion with international collectors, ensuring the utmost seriousness at every stage: from advice on the artwork to tailor-made packaging. Choosing Aliprandi means choosing the tradition of Milan's premier antique dealing.
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The Alchemist / The Sorcerer
Austrian School (18th–19th Century) –
(After Martin Johann Schmidt, called Kremser Schmidt)
Lot Description
Fascinating oil on panel painting depicting an 18th-century alchemical scene. This is a refined period copy based on the work of Martin Johann Schmidt (1718–1801), the famous Austrian painter known as Kremser Schmidt, one of the most prominent masters of the Late Baroque and Rococo periods in Central Europe.
The composition depicts a figure standing over a glowing hearth, dropping a scorpion into a flaming crucible while holding metal tongs. The scene is rich in allegorical and esoteric details typical of the genre:
A human skull with a femur and an open book of herbal remedies/grimoire in the foreground.
A dried lizard/salamandra suspended from the ceiling above the hearth.

A dramatic chiaroscuro effect generated by the glowing embers lighting up the scene.
An informational label attached to the reverse of the panel references the well-known engraving of this subject made by the Austrian printmaker Ferdinand Landerer (1730–1795).
Details & Condition:
Medium: Oil on panel.

Period: 18th – 19th Century.



Panel Dimensions: 31 x 23.5 cm
Frame Dimensions: 45 x 38 cm
Condition: The artwork is in overall good condition, displaying light surface craquelure and minor signs of age consistent with its period.(Look at the photos.) Presented in an elegant molded dark wood frame.


Lo Stregone / Alchimista
(da Martin Johann Schmidt, detto Kremser Schmidt)
Scuola Austriaca del XVIII-XIX secolo –

Dettagli e Condizioni:
Tecnica: Olio su tavola.

Epoca: XVIII - XIX secolo.
Dimensioni tavola: 31 x 23,5 cm

Dimensioni cornice: 45 x 38 cm
Condizioni: L'opera si presenta in buono stato di conservazione generale con i normali segni del tempo e un leggero craquelure della superficie pittorica coerente con l'epoca. (vedi foto)
Presentata in un'elegante cornice sagomata in legno scuro.


Descrizione: Affascinante dipinto a olio su tavola raffigurante una scena di genere alchemico-esoterica. Si tratta di una refined copia d'epoca realizzata dall'opera di Martin Johann Schmidt (1718–1801), celebre pittore austriaco noto come Kremser Schmidt, tra i massimi esponenti del tardo barocco e rococò nell'Europa centrale.
La composizione mostra una figura maschile intenta a compiere un rituale o un esperimento alchemico sul focolare, calando uno scorpione in un crogiolo incandescente. Il dipinto è ricco di dettagli iconografici e allegorici tipici del genere:
Un teschio umano con femore e un erbario/grimorio aperto in primo piano.

Un rettile/salamandra essiccato sospeso sopra il focolare.

Un forte contrasto di luce (chiaroscuro) generato dalle fiamme del braciere che illuminano la scena.

Sul retro della tavola è presente un cartiglio informativo che rimanda alla celebre incisione tratta da questo soggetto, eseguita dall'incisore austriaco Ferdinand Landerer (1730–1795).

Seller's Story

Aliprandi Antichità is synonymous with experience and reliability in the art market for over fifty years. With historic headquarters on Via Madonnina in Milan, we are dedicated to the research and promotion of antiques spanning from the 13th to the 20th century. Our mission on Catawiki is to share our passion with international collectors, ensuring the utmost seriousness at every stage: from advice on the artwork to tailor-made packaging. Choosing Aliprandi means choosing the tradition of Milan's premier antique dealing.
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Artist
Follower of Martin Johann Schmidt (1718–1801), called Kremser Schmidt
Sold with frame
Yes
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Title of artwork
The Alchemist / The Sorcerer
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Austria
Condition
Good condition
Height
31 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Style
Baroque
Period
18th century
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