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Geometry and Astronomy
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Geometry and Astronomy

1751 - 1822 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The personifications of Geometry and Astronomy seated next to each other. Geometry measures a globe with a compass and holds a ruler in her other hand. Astronomy has a crown of stars and holds a telescope in her hand.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
print'Geometria' (~ quadrivium)'Geometria' (Ripa)'Astronomia' (~ quadrivium)'Astronomia' (Ripa)
Credit lineMeetkunde en Astronomie. 1751 - 1822. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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