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Three men read while a woman writes numerals; representing arithmetic. Engraving by C. Cort, 1565, after F. Floris, c. 1557.
- Floris, Frans, 1519 or 1520-1570.
- Date
- 1565
- Reference
- 25650i
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Credit: Three men read while a woman writes numerals; representing arithmetic. Engraving by C. Cort, 1565, after F. Floris, c. 1557. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Publication/Creation
Antwerp : Hieronymus Cock.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving
Lettering
Haec contemplandis numeris ars gaudet, eorum occulta sollers eruens mysteria. FF. invētor. H. Cock excud.
References note
For further information, see: C. van de Velde, 'Frans Floris (1519/20-1570). Leven en werken' (Brussels: Paleis de Academien, 1975), vol. I, pp. 426-8
Lettering note
Lettering on two books on floor: "Abraham" and "Pythagoras". "Arithmetica" is written on the chair upon which the woman sits. Her dress is embroidered with numbers. A taloned foot can be seen between the legs of the man on the left. Some of the books have locks
Bears number: 2
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 25650i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores