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Microscopic view of small diamants [diamonds]
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 7 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Flint, Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Diamonds, Microscopes, Precious stones
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Microscopic view of a louse
- 1665
Engraving of a louse from Schem. 35 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Lice, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of an ant or pismire
- 1665
Engraving of an ant or pismire from Schem. 32 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Ants, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of cork and sprouts
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 11 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Cork, Sprouts, Microscopes
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Diagrams of microscope and assorted optical instruments and devices
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 1 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of assorted glass canes and drops
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 4 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
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Microscopic view of a flea
- 1665
Engraving of a flea from Schem. 34 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Fleas, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of the eyes and head of a drone-fly
- 1665
Engraving of the eyes and head of a grey drone-fly from Schem. 24 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Flies, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of taffeta and silk
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 3 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Textile fabrics, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of seeds of poppy
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 19 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Seeds, Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of moss and other small vegetative substances
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 13 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Plants, Microscopy, Microscopes, Mosses, Natural history, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of nettles and other venomous plants
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 15 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Hygrometers, Nettles, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of several sorts of hair and bee's stinger
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 16 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Hair, Microscopy, Microscopes, Bees, Natural history, Magnifying glasses
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Title page from Robert Hooke's Micrographia
- 1665
The engraving on the lower-half of the title page depicts the coat of arms of the Royal Society, founded in November 1660 by royal charter of King Charles II. The coat of arms consists of a shield argent featuring the…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Royal Society (Great Britain), Microscopy, Heraldry, Title pages
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Microscopic view of a great belly'd [bellied] gnat or female gnat
- 1665
Engraving of a great belly'd [bellied] gnat or female gnat from Schem. 29 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Gnats, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of purslane seeds
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 20 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Seeds, Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of seeds of Venus looking-glass or corn violet
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 17 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Seeds, Scientific illustration, Flowers--Seeds, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of a shepherd or long legg'd [long-legged] spider
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 31 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Spiders, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of needle and razor
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 2 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon
- 1665
First edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, the first large work to illustrate microscopical objects, with copperplates engraved by Hooke himself. All 38 copperplates from the volume are digitized here, with…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of the feet and wings of flies
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 23 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Flies, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of charcoal and petrified wood
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 10 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…
- Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
- Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Trees, Fossil, Charcoal, Magnifying glasses
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An alchemist in his studio
- Circa 1640 – 1677
The alchemist's workroom, cluttered with broken vessels and scattered papers, is lit with warm yellow light from the double window at left. Through a large archway we see the alchemist at work by his desk, studiously…
- Artist Wijck, Thomas, 1616-1677
- Subject Wijck, Thomas, 1616-1677, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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The Alchemist in his study with a woman making lace
- Circa 1640 – 1677
A dark study illuminated by single leaded glass window at left; in middle ground a seated man behind cluttered desk faces slightly left; open and closed books, papers, jars and jugs scattered on floor; at right a seated…
- Artist Wijck, Thomas
- Subject Lace and lace making, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Women in art
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Science (of Art and Science pair)
- 1600s – 1800
An iatrochemist performs a uroscopy, examining a small glass flask, while other activities take place in his busy workshop. A woman is waiting for her diagnosis, having brought the flask of urine in the wicker basket…
