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Print (Engraving) Isaac Newton, Engraved by G. Bickham, sold by John Bickham, engraver, London, 1732

Inventory Number 25049


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.25049

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
G. Bickham Senr Sculp. 1732 See the great Newton, He who first Survey'd the Plan, by which the Universe was made, Saw Natures Simple, yet Stupendous Laws, And prov'd the Effects tho' not explain'd the Cause. O Wond'rous Man in whom the heav'nly Mind Shines forth distinguish'd and above Mankind: Whilst here on Earth how humble, wise and good! In Heav'n a Star of the first Magnitude. LONDON: Sold by John Bickham, Engraver, at the Seven Stars in King's-Street, Covent Garden.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 342mm Width: 232mm
Inventory No
25049

Description

Line engraving. Profile portrait of Newton in roundel surrounded by depictions of angels, and cherubs, with mathematical and astronomical instruments.