An allegory of chemistry and nature mb-width 3639 Reverse (back) of the Rumford

Reverse (back) of the Rumford Medal

Rod Thornhill

with the photographer's identifying name credit

holds a hoop marked Free Trade

An allegory of chemistry and nature mb-width 3639 Reverse (back) of the RumfordAllegorical plate showing a putto raking a smoking furnace around which is scattered chemical retorts and apparatus; with a crown, sword, mitre and other worldly treasures behind. The furnace leads upward in a three tiered pillar upon which are specimens of geology, plant life and animals. At the top is a multi breasted female figure [Nature?] with a pair of lions on her shoulders. Frontispiece to Actorum chymicorum Holmiensium Parasceve, id est