An astronomer and astrologer in his study, plotting points on a globe with a pair of dividers. Woodcut by J. Amman, 1568.

  • Amman, Jost, 1539-1591.
Date:
[1568]
Reference:
46320i
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In the publication Panoplia, described as "Astronomus. Der Sternbeseher", with a description of his work: he is an "astrologus", who measures the risings of the stars and foretells future events, including earthquakes, comets, tides, the weather, and whatever people seeking certain answers ask of him

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[Frankfurt am Main] : [S. Feyrabend], [1568]

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1 print : woodcut

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IA

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Wellcome Collection 46320i

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