This painting illustrates the process of size exclusion chromatography through the imagery of a waterfall. The technique, used to separate molecules by size, is represented by water cascading over rocks. In this scene, the rocks symbolize the polymer beads in the chromatography column. Larger molecules, depicted as water flowing swiftly over the rocks, elute first as they are less likely to become trapped. Smaller molecules, represented by water trickling slowly among the rocks, take a longer path. This visual metaphor elegantly captures the essence of molecular separation, transforming a scientific process into a natural and serene landscape.
