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Mundus subterraneus : in XII libros digestus
- Quo divinum subterrestris mundi opificium, mira ergasteriorum naturae in eo distributio, verbo pantamorphon protei regnum, universae denique naturae majestas et divitiae summa rerum varietate exponuntur.
- 1665
A first edition work, with two volumes bound in one folio, by Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680), a German Jesuit scholar who published many extensive works on scientific, religious, and other subjects. Dubbed the “Master…
- Author Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680
- Publisher Janssonium, Joannem
- Contributor Elizeum, Weyerstraten
- Subject Alchemy, Kircher, Athanasius, 1602-1680, Natural history, Mines and mineral resources, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Hydrography, Earth sciences, Geochemistry, Volcanoes, Earth (Planet)
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An Alchemist in His Study
- 1600s
A gray-bearded scholar in a red cap writes at his desk with a quill. Scattered in front of him are fabric-covered ceramic jars, a celestial globe, glass jars stoppered with twists, and a pipe. Illumination floods the…
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Alchemists at work
- After 1620 – before 1690
The alchemist pauses in his work to glance over one shoulder at the distillation experiments in progress beside him. A multi-level furnace supports an alembic and receiver. A small text, perhaps a recipe collection or…
- Manner Of Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Subject Teniers, David, 1610-1690, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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Alchemist at work (with book resting on skull)
- After 1620 – before 1690
A studious, bearded alchemist in a red cap studies a book intently, one hand tracing the lines of text. Beside him, a brick furnace sits topped with glassware. A skull and hourglass rest on his table, reminding the…
- After Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Subject Teniers, David, 1610-1690, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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The Alchemist
- 1600 – 1699
An alchemist wearing a green robe uses a pair of bellows to control the heat of the fire beneath his crucible. Other vessels sit on the furnace at his side, and an animal skull hangs from a peg. A hammer and tongs…
- School Of Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Subject Teniers, David, 1610-1690, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Art, Flemish
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The Scholar
- Circa 1640 – 1677
In the warm light of a left-hand window, a scholar sits absorbed in his work. His desk is topped with a wooden lectern, small vials and vessels, a globe, and an apothecary's jar with a red cloth lid. The room in which…
- Artist Wijck, Thomas
- Subject Apothecary jars, Globes, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Wijck, Thomas
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Microscopic view of flint or steel
- 1665
Engraving from Schem. 5 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, Microscopes, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of seeds of thyme
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 18 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, Thymes, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Herbs, Scientific illustration, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of a tuft'd [tufted] or brush-horned gnat
- 1665
Engraving of a tuft'd [tufted] or brush-horned gnat from Schem. 28 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 Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Gnats, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of assorted feathers
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 22 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, Feathers, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of fish scales
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 21 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, Scales (Fishes), Microscopes
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Microscopic view of mites and book-worms
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 33 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, Book-worms, Mites, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of Kettering-stone, sea moss, and sponge
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 9 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, Marine algae, Bryozoa, Magnifying glasses
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Diagram of experiments to study inflection and refraction
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 37 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 several kinds of frozen figures
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 8 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, Snowflakes, Ice, Urine, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of mites
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 36 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, Mites, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of seaweed, rosemary, and other leaves
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 14 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, Rosemary, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Marine algae, Leaves, Magnifying glasses
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Diagrams from observation of colors visible in Muscovy glass and other thin bodies
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. VI 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, Muscovite--Analysis, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Color, Muscovite, Microscopes
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Microscopic view of snail teeth and silkworm egg
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 25 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, Snails, Eels, Microscopy, Microscopes, Silkworms, Natural history, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of a blue fly
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 26 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 a white featherwing'd [feather-winged] moth
- 1665
Engraving of a white featherwing'd [feather-winged] moth from Schem. 30 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 Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Moths, Microscopy, Microscopes, Natural history, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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Microscopic view of leaves and molds
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 12 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, Molds (Fungi), Plants, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Natural history, Microscopes
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Telescopic view of moon and stars
- 1665
Engravings from Schem. 38 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 Lunar surface, Telescopes, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Stars, Scientific illustration, Moon
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Microscopic view of a water-insect or gnat
- 1665
Engravings of a water-insect or gnat from Schem. 27 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With…
- 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 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
