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The entrails of a horse (?), showing the bladder. Engraving by F. Basan, 1753, after J. de Seve.

An alchemist stoking a furnace in a dimly lit room, as daylight shines through a window. Engraving by P-F. Basan after T. Wyck.

A monkey-alchemist pumps a bellows in a laboratory; alluding to the vanity of alchemy. Process print after J.P. Le Bas after D. Teniers the younger.

Saint Mary Magdalen. Etching by F. Basan after P.F. Mola.

An alchemist reading a book; his assistants stirring the crucible on the other side of the room. Engraving by P.F. Basan after D. Teniers the younger.

A monkey holding a clyster in an apothecary's shop. Engraving by F. Basan after D. Teniers the younger.

A Dutch physician taking the pulse of a female patient, a urine flask in a wicker basket is on a table beside them. Engraving by P. Basan, 16--, after G. Ter Borch, the younger.

A surgeon removing moles from a grimacing patient's head. Engraving after D. Teniers.

A man sits at a table with playing cards and drink in hand, his wife threatens him as his playing partner makes his departure. Engraving by F. Basan after Dumesnil, junior.

Two men indoors under a thatched roof, smoking and drinking; representing pastimes in winter. Etching by F. Basan after A. van Ostade.

A monkey holding a clyster in an apothecary's shop. Engraving after D. Teniers the younger.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play dice. Engraving by P.F. Basan after M. Österreich after Valentin de Boulogne.

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Basan, François, 1723-1797

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A monkey holding a clyster in an apothecary's shop. Engraving by F. Basan after D. Teniers the younger.

A monkey-alchemist pumps a bellows in a laboratory; alluding to the vanity of alchemy. Process print after J.P. Le Bas after D. Teniers the younger.

Two men indoors under a thatched roof, smoking and drinking; representing pastimes in winter. Etching by F. Basan after A. van Ostade.

A monkey holding a clyster in an apothecary's shop. Engraving after D. Teniers the younger.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play dice. Engraving by P.F. Basan after M. Österreich after Valentin de Boulogne.