An unusual painting of an interior scene with a gentleman preparing what seems to be a type of medicine. In the background are other figures in period dress. Painted in oil on an oak board. At least 19th century if not older.Taken from-
The Village Alchemist
Jan Steen (1625/1626–1679)
The Wallace Collection
 
Measurements
Height : 39 cm
Width : 30.5 cm
Depth : 0.5 cm