A mathematician draws a semi-circle while Minerva watches over him. Engraving by R. Sadeler, 1591, after M. de Vos.
- Vos, Maarten de, 1532-1603
- Date:
- 1591
- Reference:
- 26097i
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Credit: A mathematician draws a semi-circle while Minerva watches over him. Engraving by R. Sadeler, 1591, after M. de Vos. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Many forms of work, including activity around a busy port, are to be seen in the background. The tools on the ground range from farming implements and mathematical tools, to arms and armour
Publication/Creation
1591
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 19.6 x 25.2 cm
Lettering
M. de Vos invent. Raphael Sadeler scalp. 1591.
Bears number: 2
Reference
Wellcome Collection 26097i
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