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Print (Engraving) of Johannes Taisnerius, engraved by L'Armessin, 18th Century

Inventory Number 21142


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.21142

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
In Manibus Sortes Eivs
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 186mm Width: 136mm
Inventory No
21142

Description

Engraving. Portrait of Jean Taisnier at three-quarter profile holding scroll, with dividers, armillary sphere and circular inset with a palm and inscription. Mounted. With annotation on mount: 'Dup. Flemish Savant G1509'