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A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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Gemma Frisivs, Doccomiensis, Medicvs et Mathematicvs. Ut simulat solem radiantis gemma pyropi, Sic Gemmam artifici picta tabella manu. Haec vultum dedit, ipse animi monumenta perennis; Ne quid in exstincto non Superebe putes. 29. Vita excebit Louany VII. Kal. Iun. CIC. ICLV. Aet. XLVII.
[After Jan van Stalburch]
[n.d., c1620]
Engraving, sheet 220 x 135mm (8¾ x 5¼"). Trimmed and glued to backing sheet.
Head and shoulders portrait of Gemma Frisius with an excerpt from Melchior Adam's (c. 1575 – 1622) 'Vitae Germanorum medicorum' (1620). Gemma Frisius (born Jemme Reinerszoon; 1508 –1555) was a Dutch physician, mathematician, cartographer, philosopher, and instrument maker. He created important globes, improved the mathematical instruments of his day and applied mathematics in new ways to surveying and navigation. The astronomical rings known as Gemma's rings are named after him.
[Ref: 57144] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[After Jan van Stalburch]
[n.d., c1620]
Engraving, sheet 220 x 135mm (8¾ x 5¼"). Trimmed and glued to backing sheet.
Head and shoulders portrait of Gemma Frisius with an excerpt from Melchior Adam's (c. 1575 – 1622) 'Vitae Germanorum medicorum' (1620). Gemma Frisius (born Jemme Reinerszoon; 1508 –1555) was a Dutch physician, mathematician, cartographer, philosopher, and instrument maker. He created important globes, improved the mathematical instruments of his day and applied mathematics in new ways to surveying and navigation. The astronomical rings known as Gemma's rings are named after him.
[Ref: 57144] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)