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Print (Engraving) of Tycho Brahe, by Jaques de Gheyn, The Netherlands, 1586

Inventory Number 31742

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.31742

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
EFFIGIES TYCHONIS BRAHE OTTONIDIS DANI DNI DE KNUDSTRUP ET ARCIS VRANIENBVRG IN INSULA HELLISPONTI DANICI HVAENA FUNDATORIS MACHINARUMQUE ASTRONOMICARVM IN EADEM DISPOSITORVM INVENTORIS ET STRUCTORIS AETATIS SUAE ANNO 40: ANNO DNI: 1586 COMPL. Lettering: IDGheyn with IDG in monogram.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 260mm Width: 206mm
Inventory No
31742

Description

Engraving of Tycho Brahe, by Jaques de Gheyn, The Netherlands, 1586.Tycho Brahe surrounded by 16 coats of arms.

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