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
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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. Credit: Wellcome Collection. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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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
Lettering
M. de Vos invent. Raphael Sadeler scalp. 1591.
Publication/Creation
1591
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 19.6 x 25.2 cm
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 26097i
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