This is a detailed black and white engraving depicting an alchemist in his laboratory. The central figure is a bearded man, likely an alchemist, surrounded by various pieces of laboratory apparatus, including flasks, retorts, and a furnace. He is positioned between two figures, one labeled 'Cerberus' and the other 'Hermes'. Around the central scene is an elaborate floral border featuring vines, leaves, and fruits, including oranges. Within the border, there are also depictions of insects, such as a spider, a beetle, and a rat at the bottom. Banners and scrolls with inscriptions in Latin are draped around the apparatus. The engraving is signed 'Ri: Vaughan sculp.' at the bottom, indicating that it was created by Richard Vaughan.