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
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1591
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26097i
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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

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1591

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1 print : line engraving ; image 19.6 x 25.2 cm

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M. de Vos invent. Raphael Sadeler scalp. 1591. Bears number: 2

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Wellcome Collection 26097i

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