- Subject
- Print Collection
- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Sir Isaac Newton
- 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
- 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.
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