The image depicts a man from the waist up. He is seated and facing forward, with a full beard and mustache. He has groomed, slightly wavy hair above the ears. He is dressed in a detailed outfit with a ruffled collar and a dark doublet. The man is holding a globular object, possibly a terrestrial globe, with both hands. There are scientific and geometric tools, such as an armillary sphere and a compass, on a table in front of him. The background includes architectural elements like a column and a cityscape, along with floating objects like a dome and a polyhedron. The background has detailed line work suggesting an outdoor setting. Above the man's head is an inscription in French and the date "1595."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1595
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3204 × 3697 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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