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Watercolour of a crowned figure in a gold robe on a path, holding a globe and dove, under two suns, with a tilting boat in the distance.

A prince, clad in gold, succeeds the King; representing a stage in the alchemical process. Watercolour painting by E.A. Ibbs.

A crowned figure in a gold robe stands on a grassy path before rocky hills, holding a round globe and a white dove. Above, a radiant sun and a smaller sun shine down through rays toward a boat tilting on a distant river.

Artist
Ibbs, Edith A.
Date
1900-1909
Medium
Watercolors Paintings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
2458 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1909.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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