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Portrait of Anthony van Leeuwenhoek
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The merchant and scientist Anthony van Leeuwenhoek with the 'Van Leeuwenhoek' microscope in his hand. On the table at which he sits a globe, a branch, writing material and measuring instruments. In the margin are name, date of birth and a poem of praise.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit linePortret van Anthony van Leeuwenhoek. 1686. Jan Verkolje (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
